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PO62 WRE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,323 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

n/s mirror repeater dull 50% working ....bulb out warning on dash might be related to that ....?

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some items .....

Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 101,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 81,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread. -- 235 45 17 --. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,390 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre Inner Sidewall Cut Not Deep Enough To Reach Cord -- 235 45 17 --

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,040 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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PO62 WRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WRE, 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 PO62 WRE registered?

PO62 WRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is PO62 WRE safe to buy?

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