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FY62 ZFH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,478 mi
Last recorded138,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,478 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension top mounts creaking on lock to lock

Pass 14 Aug 2024 125,232 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Top mounts creaking on lock to lock

Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Top mounts creaking on lock to lock

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front top mounts noisy on lock to lock

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front top mounts noisy on lock to lock

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 110,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres slightly perished and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 90,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,704 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 68,955 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 55,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,046 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 ZFH 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 81.3%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

FY62 ZFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FY62 ZFH safe to buy?

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