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VE62 DPF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 118,263 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,453 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 108,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,640 miles

Central Exhaust clamp defective

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 93,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,956 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Feb 2021 86,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Mar 2020 82,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,157 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 DPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

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

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