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SA62 ZXJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,715 mi
Last recorded217,715 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 ZXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 217,715 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 213,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 206,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 201,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 186,371 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 186,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 155,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,101 miles

Rear advise tyres at 3ml on rear

advise renewal of number plates

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 ZXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA62 ZXJ, 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

How do I check the history of SA62 ZXJ?

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What year was SA62 ZXJ registered?

SA62 ZXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is SA62 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 ZXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA62 ZXJ have outstanding finance?

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