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FY62 ZGP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,362 mi
Last recorded155,362 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 ZGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 155,362 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 155,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 143,667 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 143,667 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 128,764 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms/ rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 100,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,374 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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 ZGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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