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SA62 VHX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Back bushes) splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on inner edges just above legal limit. Advise replacement 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 97,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlight doesn't conform to uk specs. Kick up is wrong. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Back bushes) splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on inner edges just above legal limit. Advise replacement 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,602 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,188 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very close to min limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,332 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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SA62 VHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 SA62 VHX, 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 SA62 VHX registered?

SA62 VHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SA62 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 VHX 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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