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VN62 TZU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 162,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 153,150 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 153,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,704 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,101 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 TZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

VN62 TZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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