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MT62 VZF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,081 mi
Last recorded144,081 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 144,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 138,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,578 miles

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 10 Mar 2021 117,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread feathering out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,024 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,043 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,465 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 VZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

MT62 VZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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