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MK62 FRJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,153 mi
Last recorded186,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 186,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 183,158 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 180,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 177,179 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Jun 2023 177,178 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 174,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

light damage to bonnet

Fail 1 Jul 2022 174,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

light damage to bonnet

Pass 6 Aug 2021 171,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 170,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 163,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted restricting view of some components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 16 Jul 2018 160,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 138,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,059 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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MK62 FRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK62 FRJ, 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 MK62 FRJ registered?

MK62 FRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is MK62 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 FRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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