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MT62 AOJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 161,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 99,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 70,485 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,098 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,092 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,104 miles

Inner front discs rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

rear brake discs rusty

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,330 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 AOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT62 AOJ, 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 AOJ registered?

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

Is MT62 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 AOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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