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WU62 OVG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

231,197 mi
Last recorded231,197 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 231,197 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 221,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 212,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 202,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 197,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and will require replacement shortly

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and detached.will need replacing A.S.A.P

Fail 7 Aug 2020 197,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly scrubbed tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed tread on outside edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and will require replacement shortly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed tread on outside edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and detached.will need replacing A.S.A.P

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed tread on inside edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 188,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 169,791 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 169,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 155,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,561 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 OVG 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 76.9%.

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 WU62 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

WU62 OVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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