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VE62 DJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,523 mi
Last recorded272,523 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 DJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 272,523 miles

covers obscuring some testable items

n/s_o/s rear shock bump stops split

Fail 15 Dec 2023 272,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers obscuring some testable items

n/s_o/s rear shock bump stops split

Pass 13 Dec 2022 251,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers obscuring some testable items

n/s-o/s rear bumpstops split

Pass 1 Dec 2021 230,990 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s--o/s rear bumpstops split

Fail 1 Dec 2021 230,988 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s--o/s rear bumpstops split

Pass 24 Nov 2020 210,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to rear bumper and rear door

rear shock bumpstops split

Fail 23 Nov 2020 210,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to rear bumper and rear door

rear shock bumpstops split

Pass 25 Nov 2019 194,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 165,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and mis-shapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and mis-shapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 165,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and mis-shapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and mis-shapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,789 miles

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

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 DJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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