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DF62 CNX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 CNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,180 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 85,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 72,347 miles

Age related surface rust on rear axle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs,wear /corrosion,especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,508 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs,wear /corrosion,especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD AND BELOW LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BALD AND CUT TO CORDS (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,951 miles

Offside Front tyre little worn on inner edge but still completely fine

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre little worn on inner edge but still completely fine

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,870 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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DF62 CNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF62 CNX, 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 DF62 CNX registered?

DF62 CNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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