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PY62 CFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 75,429 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 75,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,508 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,237 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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PY62 CFL 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 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 PY62 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY62 CFL registered?

PY62 CFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is PY62 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 CFL 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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