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SL62 HXF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

261,251 mi
Last recorded261,251 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 HXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 261,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 261,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 243,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 216,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 184,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 150,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 150,588 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on lim (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked in tread ()

front discs rusty inner edge and pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,498 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,399 miles

Nearside Rear worn inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear worn inside edge

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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SL62 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL62 HXF, 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 SL62 HXF registered?

SL62 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SL62 HXF safe to buy?

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