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PN62 UEG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,907 mi
Last recorded177,907 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 UEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 177,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 177,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 159,003 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor welded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 159,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor welded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,059 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear boot floor panel welded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 122,059 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x1 Item (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear boot floor panel welded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2015 19,689 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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PN62 UEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN62 UEG, 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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PN62 UEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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