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MJ62 MWY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,377 mi
Last recorded168,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 168,377 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure under floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Undertray not fully secure under floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 158,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 158,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 150,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 143,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 136,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 125,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,564 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,803 miles

Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,653 miles

Front brake discs have 10mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges - rest of tread 6mm

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

both front tyres 3-4mm in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,319 miles

Front brake discs have 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 6mm approx.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to stress crack

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,639 miles

too clean for emissions test

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 MWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ62 MWY, 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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MJ62 MWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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