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SJ62 OYR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,893 mi
Last recorded168,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 168,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/WORN ON EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/WORN ON EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 164,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 164,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 157,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 152,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 152,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 147,976 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,268 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,266 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 123,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,449 miles

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

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 OYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 SJ62 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

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