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SW62 OWR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 73,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 68,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 52,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,367 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,250 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 OWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWR, 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 SW62 OWR?

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What year was SW62 OWR registered?

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

Is SW62 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 OWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW62 OWR have outstanding finance?

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