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FY62 ZGL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 96,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,968 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,966 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,710 miles

o/s/r door won't open from outside

Fail 31 Jul 2023 78,708 miles

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

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

o/s/r door won't open from outside

o/s/r inner side-light inoperative

tpms light on

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,554 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 47,959 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 47,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 46,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZGL, 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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FY62 ZGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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