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SJ62 OZX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

276,893 mi
Last recorded276,893 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 276,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 244,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 216,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 193,888 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 193,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 177,971 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 177,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 170,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,315 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 149,315 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing minor damage (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,891 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,806 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,847 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

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

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