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CX62 ZVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 ZVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,459 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 99,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 93,193 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,209 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,209 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,427 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o\s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n\s rear and o\s rear cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o\s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play no noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CX62 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX62 ZVU, 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 CX62 ZVU registered?

CX62 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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