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VN62 CUU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,185 mi
Last recorded147,185 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 147,185 miles

osf shocker damp

Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,926 miles

osf shocker damp

Fail 30 Jul 2025 137,926 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf shocker damp

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,002 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,001 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2023 116,770 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak

osf shocker damp

Fail 11 Aug 2023 116,768 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak

osf shocker damp

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,004 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 109,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,629 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr shocker (5.3.2 (b))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,627 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre and nsf tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,850 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes splitting

nsr tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 14 Aug 2019 89,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes splitting

nsr tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

rear brake discs wearing

unable to check rear pads properly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,556 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,556 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,991 miles

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

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 CUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN62 CUU, 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 VN62 CUU registered?

VN62 CUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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