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SG62 UPO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 94,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,809 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear most (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,017 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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SG62 UPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG62 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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