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AU62 UVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 98,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,778 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 90,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 81,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 79,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 78,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 65,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 26,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 UVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU62 UVD?

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What year was AU62 UVD registered?

AU62 UVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AU62 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UVD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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