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FY62 XOG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,307 mi
Last recorded132,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 132,307 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 212,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens badly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper section (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens badly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,076 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides wiper blades smearing. Not wiping well (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush partially worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Minor chip on windscreen NSF lower area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush partially worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 118,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL stays on in cluster during the test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessive inner wear and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS warning stays in cluster during test (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides wiper blades smearing. Not wiping well (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush partially worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Minor chip on windscreen NSF lower area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush partially worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bus perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,662 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted to standard lamps, bulbs not correctly fitted and beam dose not reach beam setter (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working part of mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bus perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,468 miles

bulb failure light on dash, all lights are working susp led bulbs are causing fault.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 107,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

bulb failure light on dash, all lights are working susp led bulbs are causing fault.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,260 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,752 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,157 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)

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 XOG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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