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SD62 XAA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,055 mi
Last recorded184,055 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2026 184,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 177,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 170,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 160,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 138,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,590 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 XAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

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

Is SD62 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XAA 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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