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RE62 CWP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 136,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 124,409 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRON WISH BONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 115,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45 17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,003 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))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,832 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,320 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 CWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 RE62 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

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

Is RE62 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 CWP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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