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VN62 CMF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 CMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 127,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rear pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,949 miles

Both front windscreen wipers starting to smear

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front windscreen wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 95,147 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 73,588 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 73,588 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 54,963 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,976 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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VN62 CMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VN62 CMF, 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 VN62 CMF registered?

VN62 CMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is VN62 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 CMF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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