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EY62 MPU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,902 mi
Last recorded184,902 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 184,902 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 171,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 151,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 125,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 125,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired Mounted incorrectly (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 112,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside washer jets blocked

Nearside Front fog light unit loose

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consol bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are wearing low on inner edges

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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EY62 MPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EY62 MPU, 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 EY62 MPU registered?

EY62 MPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EY62 MPU safe to buy?

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