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FY62 XSF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 121,237 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,517 miles

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

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

both the rear tyre are slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2025 116,517 miles

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

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

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

both the rear tyre are slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 102,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,742 miles

Both front day time running lights not working

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,100 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,099 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,841 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 73,839 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,993 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,418 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 XSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

Is FY62 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XSF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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