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SD62 MXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 MXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,207 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded at coilspring seats

Pass 28 Dec 2023 116,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 116,618 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,122 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,763 miles

Front exhaust system flexi webbing broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,165 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges rear brakepads low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,536 miles

both front discs slightly pitted and corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front has slight damage to outer sidewall no exposed cord or bulge

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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SD62 MXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD62 MXH, 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 SD62 MXH registered?

SD62 MXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 MXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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