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VO62 UWK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 UWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 143,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,112 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nsf wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,695 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing damadged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front mirror casing damadged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,637 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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VO62 UWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO62 UWK, 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 VO62 UWK registered?

VO62 UWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is VO62 UWK safe to buy?

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