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SJ62 OZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,624 mi
Last recorded183,624 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 183,624 miles

235/45/17

advise both nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2025 183,601 miles

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

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

235/45/17

advise both nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2024 178,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear brake pads due next service

Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 168,169 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 168,169 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 161,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,376 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 OZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown 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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

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

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