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RE62 UAH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut in tread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 37,133 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 37,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 32,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 29,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,952 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,674 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play both rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,608 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 UAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

RE62 UAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RE62 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 UAH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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