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MK62 CHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,779 mi
Last recorded154,779 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 CHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 154,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 154,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023
Fail 1 Aug 2023 143,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 134,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 117,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 74,166 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 74,166 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 54,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,024 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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MK62 CHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK62 CHL, 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 MK62 CHL registered?

MK62 CHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is MK62 CHL safe to buy?

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