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SH62 EUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,773 mi
Last recorded177,773 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 177,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 176,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 162,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 140,546 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,953 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner treds

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough while rotated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,540 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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SH62 EUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 SH62 EUX, 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

How do I check the history of SH62 EUX?

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What year was SH62 EUX registered?

SH62 EUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is SH62 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 EUX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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