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DU62 MHM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,372 mi
Last recorded177,372 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 177,372 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 May 2023 177,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 168,327 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 158,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 155,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,466 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 145,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,231 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 132,231 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,096 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a slight brake bind when rotated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel has a slight brake bind when rotated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,736 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front and nearside front tyres tread depth low

Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front and nearside front tyres tread depth low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,119 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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DU62 MHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DU62 MHM, 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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DU62 MHM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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