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AF62 SHV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,618 mi
Last recorded210,618 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 SHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 210,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,461 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 195,786 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 178,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 163,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,258 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 154,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 140,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,423 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2018 119,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2017 97,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,894 miles

Offside Rear small cut in outer tyrewall

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear small cut in outer tyrewall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SHV, 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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AF62 SHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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