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VE62 DFJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,714 mi
Last recorded222,714 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 222,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 215,508 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Suspension Undersealed

Pass 9 May 2024 204,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 192,401 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 192,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 179,111 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 156,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 139,119 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 125,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 110,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 94,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,382 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 83,382 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing All four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,004 miles

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

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

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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VE62 DFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE62 DFJ, 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 VE62 DFJ registered?

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

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