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AJ62 HSX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,198 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 111,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE CORRODED - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISC OUTER PORTIONS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,922 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 3 Jan 2019 80,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,729 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 HSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AJ62 HSX, 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 AJ62 HSX registered?

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

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