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FY62 XOK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,509 mi
Last recorded168,509 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 168,509 miles

Both rear tyres are stepping on inner edge

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps are corroded and broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind on rotation

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and worn on inner edge, strong advise. 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 157,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,451 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing on near and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on near and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 134,762 miles

Both rear tyres are stepping

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on near and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 10 Sep 2021 134,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres are stepping

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on near and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,680 miles

Both front shock absorbers have corrosion to casings

Both front wheels have slight brake bind on rotation

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,865 miles

Auxiliary belt has slight cracking

Both rear tyres are stepping on inner edge

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, offside is strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,120 miles

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

Front suspension arm, rear bush deteriorated on near and offside.

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting on near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

manufacturers under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,982 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 XOK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

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

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