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VK62 FNO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,072 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 113,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,059 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 105,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,400 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 95,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 81,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure aggressive wear to inner edge and a 12mm tear in the sidewall/inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,248 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriate

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,241 miles

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

bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,757 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 8 Oct 2018 53,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,605 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,719 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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VK62 FNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 FNO, 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 VK62 FNO registered?

VK62 FNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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