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CV62 VSX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,989 mi
Last recorded151,989 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 151,989 miles

Front Lights tinted reducing light output - Not considered excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lights tinted reducing light output - Not considered excessive

Fail 29 May 2026 151,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lights tinted reducing light output - Not considered excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lights tinted reducing light output - Not considered excessive

Pass 24 May 2025 141,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2025 141,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,694 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 123,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 110,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,569 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged start of tyre tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged start of tyre tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,643 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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CV62 VSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV62 VSX, 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 CV62 VSX registered?

CV62 VSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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