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MA62 ZJZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,035 mi
Last recorded215,035 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 ZJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2021 215,035 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 193,385 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 173,550 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 170,685 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 162,949 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn low

Pass 28 May 2019 127,660 miles

Offside Front windscreen has worn wiper marks

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,301 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside rear shocker has a slight leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,231 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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MA62 ZJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA62 ZJZ, 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 MA62 ZJZ registered?

MA62 ZJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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