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PO62 WNT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 WNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,870 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,779 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,249 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 10 Feb 2020 77,998 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 7 Feb 2019 75,548 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,947 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 28 Jan 2016 45,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

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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PO62 WNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PO62 WNT, 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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PO62 WNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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