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FY62 XLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,335 mi
Last recorded253,335 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 253,335 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 253,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,197 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 129,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,596 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle heavily worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle heavily worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,619 miles

Front Brake discs have slight lip and corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs have slight lip and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 78,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,796 miles

Nearside wiper deteriating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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FY62 XLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY62 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FY62 XLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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