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RV62 UBZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 UBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 116,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 100,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is perishing/cracking in its tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 235.45.17.Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 235.45.17.Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s/r & N/s/r

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,239 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,422 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,001 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 UBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

RV62 UBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is RV62 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 UBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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