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FY62 XNT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,071 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,986 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,232 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,232 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,576 miles

CHILD SEAT

UNDER TRAYS

Fail 12 Sep 2015 44,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CHILD SEAT

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

UNDER TRAYS

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 XNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

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

Is FY62 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XNT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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