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RV62 ATN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,545 mi
Last recorded60,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,807 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres, please monitor! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 58,807 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres, please monitor! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,011 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,382 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 47,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,697 miles

advise offside front tyre tread unevenly worn.

advise offside rear tyre tread unevenly worn.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,482 miles

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,927 miles

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 ATN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATN, 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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What year was RV62 ATN registered?

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

Is RV62 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 ATN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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