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SL62 FPN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 119,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 119,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 106,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 106,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 95,600 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 May 2023 84,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,422 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush - bonding splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,600 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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SL62 FPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL62 FPN, 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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SL62 FPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SL62 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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