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SD62 XCM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

301,096 mi
Last recorded301,096 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 301,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 277,508 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2025 277,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 254,838 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 254,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 230,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 206,054 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 189,485 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp between front and rear pipe sections is severely corroded - systems still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF rubber in the bush is splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding of the bush rubber to the casing is failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.90mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.07mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2019 162,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 141,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 128,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 123,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,198 miles

Emmition to low to read.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outters (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outters (3.5.1i)

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 XCM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

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

Is SD62 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XCM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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