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RE62 ABO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ABO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 137,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 137,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 127,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 124,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 17 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 120,553 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 116,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,958 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,376 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

Objects removed from windscreen prior to test and placed on passenger seat

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight front brake imbalance

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,376 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Objects removed from windscreen prior to test and placed on passenger seat

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight front brake imbalance

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RE62 ABO 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 81.3%.

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 RE62 ABO, 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 RE62 ABO registered?

RE62 ABO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for RE62 ABO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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