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DG62 ZVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ZVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 120,499 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 120,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 99,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,509 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Wet weather test

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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DG62 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG62 ZVU registered?

DG62 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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