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SG62 OXL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 OXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,783 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,579 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,890 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape(inner)

Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape(inner)

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,262 miles

Front discs corroeded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,784 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,141 miles

emissions to low to register

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to low to register

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,536 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,369 miles

Rear rear brake discs slightly scored

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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SG62 OXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG62 OXL, 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 SG62 OXL registered?

SG62 OXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is SG62 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 OXL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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