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RO62 HMG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 HMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,320 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both front tyres low and bald on inner edges

screen has slight wiper damage

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both front tyres low and bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low and bald on inner edge

screen has slight wiper damage

tyre pressure warning lamp on

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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RO62 HMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RO62 HMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO62 HMG?

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What year was RO62 HMG registered?

RO62 HMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is RO62 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 HMG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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