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SP62 XOK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 XOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 93,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 93,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (lens going cloudy) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 89,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (235/45 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,449 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides badly corroded on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inside faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,215 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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SP62 XOK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP62 XOK, 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 SP62 XOK registered?

SP62 XOK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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