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SG62 PWE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,694 mi
Last recorded193,694 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 193,694 miles

Front Strut to bearings Noisy / sticking.

Lower Vehicle covers fitted masking brake / fuel lines.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 193,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Strut to bearings Noisy / sticking.

Lower Vehicle covers fitted masking brake / fuel lines.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 169,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 169,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,606 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 147,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 88,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

covers restricting view

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre scolloped slightly on inner tread

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 PWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWE, 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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SG62 PWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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