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AU62 UZK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

382,690 mi
Last recorded382,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 382,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 377,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 334,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 306,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 306,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 270,289 miles

Engine oil leak - BORDERLINE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre previously run on flat - sidewall damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 270,289 miles

Engine oil leak - BORDERLINE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre previously run on flat - sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 222,398 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link joints BORDERLINE

Fail 19 Apr 2018 222,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link joints BORDERLINE

Pass 13 Oct 2017 198,603 miles

Slight play in N/S/R drop link

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,148 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushs

slight movement in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,471 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads

front number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,228 miles

front number plate

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,231 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 UZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

AU62 UZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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