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OV62 AEJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,111 mi
Last recorded189,111 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 189,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ok for now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ok for now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,186 miles

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

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Fail 28 Aug 2024 174,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions too low unable to test

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Fail 14 Oct 2022 145,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions too low unable to test

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 16 Aug 2021 127,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch stiff

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

emissions test aborted, emissions to clean to register a reading

engine under trays fitted unable to test some engine bay components

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Fail 21 Aug 2017 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

emissions test aborted, emissions to clean to register a reading

engine under trays fitted unable to test some engine bay components

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,645 miles

emissions to clean unable to obtain readings

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,622 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean unable to obtain readings

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

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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OV62 AEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV62 AEJ, 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 OV62 AEJ registered?

OV62 AEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is OV62 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 AEJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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