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SL62 TVE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,095 mi
Last recorded70,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 TVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 62,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear end pin/bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,632 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,105 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps bady rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,713 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 TVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL62 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

SL62 TVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SL62 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 TVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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