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AF62 ORH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

313,561 mi
Last recorded313,561 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ORH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 313,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly + bald (close to chords) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 313,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly + bald (close to chords) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 303,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 290,259 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 282,316 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 282,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 271,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 247,351 miles

Front & Side under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion to both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 236,275 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2019 219,789 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 219,789 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 189,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 163,587 miles

Full under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,459 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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AF62 ORH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF62 ORH, 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 AF62 ORH registered?

AF62 ORH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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