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WU62 OVM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,074 mi
Last recorded184,074 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 OVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 184,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 158,257 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 158,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,326 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 135,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint console bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing console bush (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 122,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint console bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing console bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush very close to splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on iner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush very close to splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,490 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush very close to splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on iner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush very close to splitting (2.5.A.1c)

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 OVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

WU62 OVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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