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SE62 XPS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,462 mi
Last recorded137,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 XPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,462 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 137,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 99,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating light in wing morror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,789 miles

tyre pressures reset.

undershields fitted

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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SE62 XPS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE62 XPS, 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 SE62 XPS registered?

SE62 XPS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is SE62 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE62 XPS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE62 XPS have outstanding finance?

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