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RO62 HMU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 161,500 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 146,273 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear starting to wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 146,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both front link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear starting to wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,438 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 130,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,743 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 117,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,991 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 81,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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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RO62 HMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HMU, 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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RO62 HMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for RO62 HMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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