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PE62 WBW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 124,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 107,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 94,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 94,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 85,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 79,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,140 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,477 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 17,477 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 5,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 5,132 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 WBW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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