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FY62 XOX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,208 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD AND CRACKING ON THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS AND BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 99,207 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD AND CRACKING ON THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS AND BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,788 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Cloudy - No effect on beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,846 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,949 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 XOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

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

Is FY62 XOX safe to buy?

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