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RE62 WMP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,879 mi
Last recorded218,879 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 218,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 218,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 209,527 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 209,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 198,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 198,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,992 miles

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

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Pass 10 Jun 2019 166,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 157,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 153,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,082 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 WMP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

RE62 WMP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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