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MK62 XHV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,304 mi
Last recorded137,304 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 137,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 121,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 114,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split. still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer light unit slight dim

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,687 miles

Central exhaust clamp corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s Inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,687 miles

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

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

Central exhaust clamp corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s Inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,545 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,325 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 XHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 MK62 XHV, 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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MK62 XHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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