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MV62 ZZO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

328,754 mi
Last recorded328,754 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 328,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 321,289 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 321,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 307,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 307,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 290,538 miles

Front condensation in both headlights

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear BOTH rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2019 290,538 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front condensation in both headlights

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

Nearside daytime running light on

Rear BOTH rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2019 274,935 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside front outer cv boot deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2019 267,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 252,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 252,424 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

o/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2018 233,544 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2018 233,373 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour main beam, offside yellow, nearside white (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 213,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 213,761 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 197,852 miles

Nearside Front strutt top bearing noisey on lock to lock

Offside Front strutt top bearing noisey on lock to lock

Pass 30 Jun 2017 177,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,035 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,026 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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MV62 ZZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZO, 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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MV62 ZZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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