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FY62 XOD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,417 mi
Last recorded137,417 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 137,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,621 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 123,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 113,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Disc(s) Lipped Inner, Rear Disc(s) Worn/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side(s) Front Axle, Rear Console Bush Split/Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre of Tread worn below Requirements, due to possible over inflation of tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn as low as 3mm Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted rear belt not checked

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 XOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

FY62 XOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is FY62 XOD safe to buy?

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