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ML62 BXU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,064 mi
Last recorded124,064 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 BXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 124,064 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Feb 2025 114,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,773 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 56,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,294 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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ML62 BXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML62 BXU, 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 ML62 BXU registered?

ML62 BXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is ML62 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 BXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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