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VE62 UAP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

310,324 mi
Last recorded310,324 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 UAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 310,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 297,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 269,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 230,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 194,174 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting bush splitting.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 98,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,452 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s console bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,295 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 47,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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 UAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

VE62 UAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is VE62 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 UAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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