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SJ62 OYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,666 mi
Last recorded151,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,355 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,451 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 128,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,786 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 102,797 miles

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

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

Front brakedisc s corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 96,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,930 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 47,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush badly split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush badly split (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,568 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 34,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 OYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ62 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

SJ62 OYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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