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ML62 PZN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,051 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,051 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Emissions too clean to register.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,530 miles

nsf tyre worn below limit on inner edge tyre would appearto be of step tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,186 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 PZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML62 PZN registered?

ML62 PZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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