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AK62 HUA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,777 mi
Last recorded67,777 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,777 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,596 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,317 miles

Front brake pads worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn and corroding

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn and corroding

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,718 miles

Front brake pads worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc corroding (inner braking face)

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing rear (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front brake pads worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc corroding (inner braking face)

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,813 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,944 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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AK62 HUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK62 HUA, 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 AK62 HUA registered?

AK62 HUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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