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RE62 FJU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,403 mi
Last recorded195,403 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 195,403 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 176,721 miles

Engine cover/ Under tray fitted

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 176,720 miles

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

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

Engine cover/ Under tray fitted

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 164,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nut and bolt on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 6 Mar 2024 164,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nut and bolt on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve front clamp is cracked system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened ball joint has different nut bolt fitted instead of stud and nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

oil level above max limit

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve front clamp is cracked system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened ball joint has different nut bolt fitted instead of stud and nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

oil level above max limit

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

yellow steering light on steering is not effected

Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 143,621 miles

Undertrays on

Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,515 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 131,304 miles

Engine cover under tray on

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,545 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,013 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,712 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 FJU, 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 FJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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