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MT62 AOS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,651 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 119,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,629 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,997 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 99,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in aluminium bracket HEAVILY deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in aluminium bracket HEAVILY deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in aluminium bracket HEAVILY deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in aluminium bracket HEAVILY deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 48,806 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 48,806 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 48,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,943 miles

Child seat fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 235/45/r17-94w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,575 miles

nearside rear tyre age deteriorated

offside front under cover damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre age deteriorated

offside front under cover damaged

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 AOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

Is MT62 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 AOS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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