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MF62 ZSE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,974 mi
Last recorded156,974 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 156,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 148,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades split

windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,800 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 ZSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc 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 MF62 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

MF62 ZSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is MF62 ZSE safe to buy?

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