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AU62 UXD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,373 miles

Body damage to n/s/f bumper + o/s/f wing panel + n/s/f outer sill

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s + n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm + trailing arm bushes o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 144,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage to n/s/f bumper + o/s/f wing panel + n/s/f outer sill

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s + n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm + trailing arm bushes o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 134,874 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged fixings

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 134,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged fixings

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2023 122,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,748 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,618 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded slightly on inner face

Front brake pads getting low

Near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)

Near side rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXD, 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 AU62 UXD registered?

AU62 UXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AU62 UXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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