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RJ62 FMY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 106,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 88,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 88,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,629 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,096 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,836 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 110,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 42,310 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,535 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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RJ62 FMY 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 78.6%.

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 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 RJ62 FMY, 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 RJ62 FMY registered?

RJ62 FMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is RJ62 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 FMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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