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FY62 XOL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,170 mi
Last recorded145,170 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 145,170 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 131,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 127,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 124,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,660 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,235 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,247 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,485 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

windscreen scratched

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 XOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

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

Is FY62 XOL safe to buy?

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