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AU62 UTH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,794 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,794 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Central sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,812 miles

2x center exhaust clamps corroded very thin. Will need replacing soon

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,231 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 86,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bottom arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bottom arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,736 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,615 miles

front headlamp patterns both sides just visable

front wish bone bushes splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,279 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,196 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,199 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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AU62 UTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 AU62 UTH, 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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AU62 UTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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