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RE62 EFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,160 mi
Last recorded136,160 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 129,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,916 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,545 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,842 miles

Central Rear both rear tyres unevenly worn.

unable to test emissions due to not picking up smoke test

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,025 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear 235-45-17 94w DO T2812 Continental Sport Contact 5 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear 235-45-17 94w DO T2812 Continental Sport Contact 5 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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 EFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

RE62 EFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is RE62 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 EFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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