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AF62 UFS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,802 mi
Last recorded62,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,371 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,312 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,235 miles

unable to detect emissions at time of test.

undertrays fitted engine covers obscuring components.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming low 3mm

Offside Front tyre becoming low 3mm

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,202 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 UFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

AF62 UFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AF62 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UFS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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