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RV62 APF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,297 mi
Last recorded179,297 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 APF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2026 179,297 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,725 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY PERISHED, BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges 235-45-17

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 161,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges 235-45-17

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 151,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,307 miles

Nearside Rear ANTIROLL BAR LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link age free play at ball jiont (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,162 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 122,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure JOINING SLEEVE INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 93,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,900 miles

Centre exhaust connection piece clamps corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 65,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RV62 APF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 RV62 APF, 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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RV62 APF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is RV62 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 APF 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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