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AJ62 HSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,628 mi
Last recorded176,628 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 176,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rearward bushes slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 174,290 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rearward bushes slightly delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroding on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,562 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,797 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 80,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,548 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,196 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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AJ62 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ62 HSU, 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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AJ62 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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