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MJ62 CDO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,606 mi
Last recorded165,606 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 CDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 165,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 155,792 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 155,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 133,762 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 126,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 113,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,189 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts(rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm, worn on edge and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts(rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm, worn on edge and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,215 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside componatns

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,528 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,912 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

engine covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle

items removed from drivers view

rear tyre treads distorted

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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MJ62 CDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MJ62 CDO, 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 MJ62 CDO registered?

MJ62 CDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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