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WR62 BSZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,104 miles

Front Nail in tyre nail in both front tyres ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and worn to 1.6mm in center tread LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST replace as soon as possible 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and 2.00 in center tread 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,858 miles

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

Oil level on min

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Steering light illuminated on dash.

Fail 23 Nov 2019 88,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level on min

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Steering light illuminated on dash.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,450 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 29 Oct 2017 70,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,613 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch siezed

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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WR62 BSZ 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 83.3%.

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 WR62 BSZ, 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 WR62 BSZ registered?

WR62 BSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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