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SJ62 OYG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,207 miles

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

front bumper unclipped but not insecure n/s

Pass 24 Dec 2024 165,640 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 165,638 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 165,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 165,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 189,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 173,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 172,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 162,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,066 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,787 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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SJ62 OYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJ62 OYG, 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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What year was SJ62 OYG registered?

SJ62 OYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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