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ML62 PZS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,254 mi
Last recorded122,254 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 122,254 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 122,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm apx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,697 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,894 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 PZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

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

Is ML62 PZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 PZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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