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PX62 VPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 101,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 98,647 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 94,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 92,547 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 92,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp inoperable (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,160 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,805 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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PX62 VPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PX62 VPY, 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 PX62 VPY registered?

PX62 VPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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