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SD62 UPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,377 miles

advise front wipers spliting

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 UPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPY, 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

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What year was SD62 UPY registered?

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

Is SD62 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 UPY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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