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SL62 ZBJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,627 mi
Last recorded185,627 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 ZBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 185,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,283 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 138,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone front bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to limit and badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,402 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,865 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,425 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2018 105,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate faded front and rear both sides (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,073 miles

centre exhaust sleeve bad corrosion

n/s/r tyre limit inner 1/4

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust sleeve bad corrosion

n/s/r tyre limit inner 1/4

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,932 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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