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RV62 APX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

255,669 mi
Last recorded255,669 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 255,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 252,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 252,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 248,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 243,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 243,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 237,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 237,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 231,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 229,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 229,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 217,042 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 203,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 187,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 187,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 176,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 165,712 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 165,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 82,964 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver's (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 APX, 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

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What year was RV62 APX registered?

RV62 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is RV62 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 APX shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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