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WU62 JVX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

362,669 mi
Last recorded362,669 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 JVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 362,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 336,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2024 306,443 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 282,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 260,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 236,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cove insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cove insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 217,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 195,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 131,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,634 miles

Front Windscreen has very small chip in zone A. Not effecting drivers view of road

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread not exposing any chords

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread not exposing any chords

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear wiper smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,835 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 WU62 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

WU62 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is WU62 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 JVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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