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AF62 ZKC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,775 mi
Last recorded101,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (Tyres are also mis-shaped inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,936 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater dim

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight unbalance front brakes lower offside

Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,027 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight unbalance front brakes lower offside

tpms light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight unbalance front brakes lower nearside

Fail 18 Dec 2019 87,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight unbalance front brakes lower nearside

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,270 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,434 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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AF62 ZKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF62 ZKC, 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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AF62 ZKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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