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VE62 DHP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

309,748 mi
Last recorded309,748 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 309,748 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osf door hinges worn

Fail 4 Apr 2025 308,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around injector areas (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnett turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

LTD inspection under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s front door hindge slight wear play

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2024 290,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 265,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 265,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 254,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 254,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification ball joint rubbing on driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 224,628 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 223,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 191,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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