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VE62 DTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,516 mi
Last recorded170,516 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 170,516 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 170,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 160,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 149,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,951 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,286 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,205 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres slightly stepped

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 DTX 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 84.6%.

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 DTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE62 DTX registered?

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

Is VE62 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 DTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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