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GF62 FCO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,967 mi
Last recorded132,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front sleeve clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective advise wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

advise offside drl inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,522 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,258 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 115,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,880 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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GF62 FCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF62 FCO, 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 GF62 FCO registered?

GF62 FCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is GF62 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FCO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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