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MT62 AOR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,908 mi
Last recorded188,908 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 188,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 179,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 152,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,325 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre side light in-op. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to rev engine high enough to obtain emissions readings no visual smoke.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 140,325 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre side light in-op. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to rev engine high enough to obtain emissions readings no visual smoke.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 207,429 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 207,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,489 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,595 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 AOR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 AOR, 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 AOR registered?

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

Is MT62 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 AOR 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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