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AK62 KJJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,287 mi
Last recorded169,287 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 KJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 169,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 169,287 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 156,816 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 125,922 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,694 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,880 miles

Front Both tyres stepped/out of shape on inner edges

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both tyres stepped/out of shape on inner edges

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,268 miles

under trays

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,144 miles

car as under trays

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit center tread 2/3 m inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit center tread 2/3m inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

car as under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread edge worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread edge worn

car as under trays

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 KJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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