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MK62 XJL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 116,521 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

needs new battery

Fail 4 Oct 2024 116,521 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 114,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,656 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,652 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,426 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,425 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,796 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,339 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 XJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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