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ML62 BYG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,291 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 61,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 52,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 45,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The dot code on this tyre is 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The dot code on this tyre is 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,432 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,310 miles

Front Brake discs worn on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,538 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 BYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

Is ML62 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 BYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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