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MT62 AOL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

206,814 mi
Last recorded206,814 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 206,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 189,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 169,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 75,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Jan 2020 72,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,169 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,629 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 AOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

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

Is MT62 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 AOL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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