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MF62 HTE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,922 mi
Last recorded165,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 165,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 158,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,456 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,438 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 123,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn both sides/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,446 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,115 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not usable,under seatcover.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm (o/s/f shoulder is void of tread) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both are worn to excess on inner shoulders (below 1 mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,108 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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MF62 HTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF62 HTE, 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 MF62 HTE registered?

MF62 HTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is MF62 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 HTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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