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AV62 ECW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,060 mi
Last recorded195,060 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 195,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 163,076 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 159,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 147,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,877 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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AV62 ECW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV62 ECW, 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 AV62 ECW registered?

AV62 ECW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AV62 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 ECW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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