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ML62 BXX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 94,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,129 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Cord On Inner Edge Of Tread. Yellow Chalked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 235 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 235 45 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Very Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Inner Edge Of Tread Starting To Step (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,518 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,518 miles

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

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 BXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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