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DV62 ONP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,070 mi
Last recorded162,070 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 ONP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 162,070 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 151,321 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 143,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 143,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 133,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 120,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 181,945 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear chassis rails corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Apr 2021 181,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear chassis rails corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Apr 2020 180,880 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on their inner treads

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 173,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven , 235/45/17 Budget

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven , 235/45/17 Budget

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 99,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,974 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,561 miles

child seat fitted

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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DV62 ONP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV62 ONP, 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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DV62 ONP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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