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ML62 CNE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 CNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,590 miles

Emissions Too Clean to Trigger Smoke Meter

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake Pad Friction Material Damaged and Cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,590 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions Too Clean to Trigger Smoke Meter

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake Pad Friction Material Damaged and Cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 13 May 2024 59,556 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 54,635 miles

Engine emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 6 May 2022 50,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 50,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 43,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 43,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 40,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,150 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate on dash (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,781 miles

plastic covers on engine and floor obscuring checkable components

Fail 22 Sep 2015 15,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge check tracking (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers on engine and floor obscuring checkable components

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 CNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 CNE, 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 CNE registered?

ML62 CNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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