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RO62 UBJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,010 mi
Last recorded183,010 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 183,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 172,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 172,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,388 miles

both front doors very stiff to open..

flywheel very noisy..

Fail 4 Nov 2021 159,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front doors very stiff to open..

flywheel very noisy..

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,449 miles

driver's door stiff to open!!

key stiff!!

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

driver's door stiff to open!!

key stiff!!

Pass 8 May 2019 132,088 miles

bulb warning light on dash

Fail 1 May 2019 131,877 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 22 May 2018 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small splits n/s outer c.v. boot

Fail 22 May 2018 118,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small splits n/s outer c.v. boot

Pass 25 May 2017 105,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge near limits (4.1.E.1)

all rear seatbelts are not fully accessible due to dog cage fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge near limits (4.1.E.1)

all rear seatbelts are not fully accessible due to dog cage fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3.5mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushs slightly worn

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 UBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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