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PN62 WXP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,723 mi
Last recorded203,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 WXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 203,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 203,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 191,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 168,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,574 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 129,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,179 miles

Centre windsceen cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no emions detected after 6th attempt

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,179 miles

Centre windsceen cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

no emions detected after 6th attempt

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,575 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,375 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 WXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN62 WXP registered?

PN62 WXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is PN62 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 WXP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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