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SM62 BGF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,776 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 100,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,682 miles

electronic park brake switch slightly flimsy

emissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,682 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

electronic park brake switch slightly flimsy

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,195 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) bondings split excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,360 miles

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f door pins slightly worn

o/s/f lower arm---rear bush deteriated/ splitting /slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2019 84,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp/joiner broken (6.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f door pins slightly worn

o/s/f lower arm---rear bush deteriated/ splitting /slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,809 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm also wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm also wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,981 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,336 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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SM62 BGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc 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 SM62 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM62 BGF?

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What year was SM62 BGF registered?

SM62 BGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is SM62 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 BGF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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