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VE62 DHZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,145 mi
Last recorded177,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 177,145 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 177,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 170,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 170,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2024 161,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 161,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm on inner edge 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 135,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm on inner edge 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2021 127,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset using suitable diagnostic equipment (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 142,020 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front reg plate cracked

under vehicle covers

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread. Also Nail In Tread. -- 235 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread. Also Nail In Tread. -- 235 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,553 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,553 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,581 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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VE62 DHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

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

Is VE62 DHZ safe to buy?

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