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SW62 EAJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,034 mi
Last recorded168,034 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 168,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 134,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 191,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 190,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 164,954 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 164,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,903 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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SW62 EAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW62 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

SW62 EAJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is SW62 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 EAJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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