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MV62 ZXX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

239,789 mi
Last recorded239,789 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 ZXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 239,789 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 239,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 227,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 227,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 218,925 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under covers

Fail 2 Apr 2024 218,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under covers

Pass 11 Mar 2023 208,242 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers

Fail 11 Mar 2023 208,232 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm And off side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers

Pass 19 Mar 2022 194,996 miles

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

Under covers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2022 194,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under covers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 180,489 miles

Under covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 180,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 168,227 miles

Under covers

Pass 3 Oct 2018 160,660 miles

Under covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 160,660 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 160,654 miles

Offside Rear 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 152,959 miles

Under Covers Fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 152,956 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Under Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyreson2mil (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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 ZXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

MV62 ZXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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