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SY62 RXU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,477 mi
Last recorded142,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 RXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 142,477 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached N-s and o-s detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N-s and O-s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N-s and O-s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2025 133,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,872 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,139 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 119,139 miles

Fuel tank insecure front strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,467 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))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,463 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 May 2018 86,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 86,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 76,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,633 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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SY62 RXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY62 RXU, 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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SY62 RXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SY62 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 RXU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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