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SW62 AZO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,085 mi
Last recorded172,085 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 AZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 172,085 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION, HUBS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,459 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,448 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,282 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,010 miles

windscreen has damage out with swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

windscreen has damage out with swept area

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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SW62 AZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW62 AZO, 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 SW62 AZO registered?

SW62 AZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SW62 AZO safe to buy?

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