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AJ62 KZW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,231 mi
Last recorded165,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 165,231 miles

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 158,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 152,152 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 147,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 140,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush deteriorated split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,804 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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AJ62 KZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ62 KZW, 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 AJ62 KZW registered?

AJ62 KZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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