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KY62 FVC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,624 mi
Last recorded194,624 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 FVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 194,624 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 194,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 180,502 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 180,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 163,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 163,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 145,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,003 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,945 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% Imbalance recorded during the rise and fall of the brake pedal application (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,326 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

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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KY62 FVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY62 FVC, 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 KY62 FVC registered?

KY62 FVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is KY62 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 FVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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