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SL62 ZYM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,259 mi
Last recorded90,259 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 ZYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 62,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2017 48,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 35,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,587 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 ZYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

SL62 ZYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is SL62 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 ZYM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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