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SL62 JVX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,621 mi
Last recorded104,621 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 JVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 104,621 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 94,465 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 94,411 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 82,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 80,502 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2021 75,685 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure accident damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front lower valance insecure

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,428 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,078 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 45,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,230 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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SL62 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

SL62 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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