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RE62 OOX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 173,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 154,224 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 154,224 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut was loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,285 miles

front brake disks lipped and pads at 5mm

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2023 123,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake disks lipped and pads at 5mm

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 109,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,275 miles

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

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

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 OOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

RE62 OOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is RE62 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 OOX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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