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MF62 VRL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,397 mi
Last recorded139,397 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 139,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 139,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre bald inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,925 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 124,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front arch trim loose

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,624 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,453 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,909 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,908 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust leak from sleeve/clamp

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,711 miles

slight corrosion to nsr coil spring

Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion to nsr coil spring

x2 front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,546 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

nsf and osf lower arm rear bush's perishing

nsr tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

osr tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,426 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 VRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF62 VRL, 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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MF62 VRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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