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VE62 DDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,040 mi
Last recorded267,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 267,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 253,024 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 233,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 215,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2021 194,520 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Jun 2021 194,520 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Feb 2020 168,692 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 168,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 152,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

front wiper blades split

Fail 18 Jan 2019 151,775 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,282 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,034 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,307 miles

front wipers starting to smear

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

engine covers

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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VE62 DDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE62 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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VE62 DDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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