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MT62 ALO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 134,048 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 134,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bulb malfunction warning showing / no fault found

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS indicates a low tyre pressure

Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,745 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,117 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 110,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 103,008 miles

3D registration plate fitted to rear

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Sub box / amp in boot insecure, wiring for under seat LED's insecure by seat runners, wiring for under dash LED's hanging in drivers footwell by pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 103,008 miles

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

3D registration plate fitted to rear

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Sub box / amp in boot insecure, wiring for under seat LED's insecure by seat runners, wiring for under dash LED's hanging in drivers footwell by pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,980 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorating & allowing for play/movement, not excessive but requires monitoring

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorating & allowing for play/movement, not excessive but requires monitoring

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,767 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 61,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,735 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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MT62 ALO 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 MT62 ALO, 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 MT62 ALO registered?

MT62 ALO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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