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WU62 JVF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

263,102 mi
Last recorded263,102 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 JVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 263,102 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper has damage.

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))

Fail 30 May 2024 263,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper has damage.

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 252,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 232,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 214,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 194,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 181,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,044 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 141,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,162 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 112,433 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,018 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,350 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 73,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,998 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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WU62 JVF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU62 JVF, 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 WU62 JVF registered?

WU62 JVF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WU62 JVF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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