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2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration OV62SYR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 234,035 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 234,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,546 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Strut mounting bearing noisy
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 209,323 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 209,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,792 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,934 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,136 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 26 Jun 20267 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Undertray damaged/parts missing
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has some sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Undertray damaged/parts missing
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,799 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,668 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Stone damage on n/s of windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Stone damage on n/s of windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,877 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018 26 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,884 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2017 26 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,130 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake linings low
- all 4 tyres low
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OV62SYR was registered on 2012-12-27
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