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RE62 ZDK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

339,434 mi
Last recorded339,434 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ZDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 339,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 330,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 310,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 297,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 286,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 279,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 272,938 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 262,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 238,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 238,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 217,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 193,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 175,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Smaller than the other 3 tyres !!!! (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,227 miles

Front brake discs worn

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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 ZDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

RE62 ZDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is RE62 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 ZDK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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