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MV62 ZXB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,791 mi
Last recorded153,791 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 ZXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 153,791 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 153,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 4 Nov 2024 146,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge slightly stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge slightly stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,030 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,790 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,777 miles

Emissions too clean to test

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2015 60,777 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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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MV62 ZXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 MV62 ZXB, 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 MV62 ZXB registered?

MV62 ZXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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