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VN62 TTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,310 mi
Last recorded179,310 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2024 176,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2024 176,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower day time running light inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,603 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,603 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS STRONG ADVISE 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS STRONG ADVISE 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM/3MM WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS STRONG ADVISE 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective CORD EXPOSED ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,326 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,326 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,095 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

front discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate in poor condition

rear discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,014 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 TTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TTX, 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 TTX registered?

VN62 TTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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