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RE62 CLO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 CLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs deteriorated, rear brake pads worn

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe at limit , corrosion to suspension components

n/s front outer c.v.boot heavy cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2026 90,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs deteriorated, rear brake pads worn

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe at limit , corrosion to suspension components

n/s front outer c.v.boot heavy cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 234 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

headlamp lenses deteriorating and poor images

rear brake discs deteriorated and pads worn

Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 234 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

headlamp lenses deteriorating and poor images

rear brake discs deteriorated and pads worn

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,569 miles

((0.50))P3

Fail 3 Apr 2024 82,569 miles

((0.50))P3

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,066 miles

Dip images deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2023 79,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dip images deteriorated

Nsf outer CV boot split but still preventing ingress.

Osr tyre inner edge worn close to cord.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,949 miles

Offside Front tyre valve leaks when inspected but no damage or miss alignment found.

nsr tyre inner edge worn and minor cuts and cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nsr tyre worn close to cord.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,556 miles

Central Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,791 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 CLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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