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FY62 XOZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,791 mi
Last recorded212,791 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 212,791 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 212,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 194,431 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease from around clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 194,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease from around clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 183,077 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 183,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber appears to have play between insert and casing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 150,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 140,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grease on o/s c v boot.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 125,497 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grease on o/s c v boot.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,753 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,753 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,774 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,774 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 XOZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

FY62 XOZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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