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EU62 WSE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,597 mi
Last recorded108,597 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU62 WSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,597 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,622 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 56,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,478 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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EU62 WSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EU62 WSE, 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 EU62 WSE registered?

EU62 WSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is EU62 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU62 WSE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU62 WSE have outstanding finance?

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