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RE62 ABZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 104,448 miles

Nearside Front wing is slightly damage

Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,837 miles

Nearside Front wing is slightly damage

Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn to second layer of rubber inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 76,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 72,532 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 65,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,422 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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RE62 ABZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

RE62 ABZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is RE62 ABZ safe to buy?

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