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WG62 ODY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,343 mi
Last recorded178,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 ODY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 178,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 164,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,427 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 149,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,010 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

offside rear tyre starting wear on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,702 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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WG62 ODY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG62 ODY, 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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WG62 ODY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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