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FY62 XMX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,574 mi
Last recorded223,574 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 223,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 207,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 193,629 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both shocker strut/gland movement/top mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 174,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 173,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 155,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both/rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,817 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes separating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 139,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes separating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 109,332 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2018 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2017 75,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 62,519 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2015 52,393 miles

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 XMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMX, 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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What year was FY62 XMX registered?

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

Is FY62 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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