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SD62 UHN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 UHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,644 miles

corrosion on some parts not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,020 miles

corrosion on various parts not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,328 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 48,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,148 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 48,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,583 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has large cut in osf tyre not reaching cords

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,943 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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SD62 UHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD62 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

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

Is SD62 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 UHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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