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SJ62 OZN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,173 mi
Last recorded190,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 OZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 190,173 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 190,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 186,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 182,928 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 182,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 172,970 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022
Pass 7 Jan 2020 147,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 133,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 119,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OZN, 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

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What year was SJ62 OZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ62 OZN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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