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PE62 AYM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,654 mi
Last recorded111,654 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 91,702 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,412 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,320 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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PE62 AYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE62 AYM, 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 PE62 AYM registered?

PE62 AYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is PE62 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 AYM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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