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MA62 FVZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,483 miles

Nearside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,372 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,404 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 107,909 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,861 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front approx 2mm, nearside on legal limit 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,861 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front approx 2mm, nearside on legal limit 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to legal limit & rear tyres uneven wear on inside edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

front suspension console bushes splitting

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have uneven tread on inner edges

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,307 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

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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MA62 FVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA62 FVZ, 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 MA62 FVZ registered?

MA62 FVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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