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VN62 TNE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 TNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,615 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,427 miles

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 TNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN62 TNE, 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

How do I check the history of VN62 TNE?

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What year was VN62 TNE registered?

VN62 TNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is VN62 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 TNE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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