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AV62 PNJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,127 mi
Last recorded219,127 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 219,127 miles

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

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

slight sweat of grease n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 16 Sep 2023 196,171 miles

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,462 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2021 140,462 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 108,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,333 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,758 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 PNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

AV62 PNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AV62 PNJ safe to buy?

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