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SA62 DWL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,739 mi
Last recorded248,739 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 248,739 miles

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 237,636 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 237,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 223,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight wear forming on rear offside tyre inner edge

wear forming on front nearside tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 201,849 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside & nearside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both front driveshafts

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 181,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers and trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2016 135,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,174 miles

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

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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SA62 DWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA62 DWL, 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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SA62 DWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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