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EA62 RMY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 RMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 86,388 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 86,388 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 75,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 67,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 52,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,783 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,324 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,324 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,536 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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EA62 RMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EA62 RMY, 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 EA62 RMY registered?

EA62 RMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is EA62 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 RMY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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