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AK62 KJO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,844 mi
Last recorded76,844 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,844 miles

Central undertrays

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,131 miles

battery flat jump start

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,587 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/r17 w (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres inner edge s worn more on o/s

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,762 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,130 miles

emission to clean to get reading

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 KJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AK62 KJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 KJO registered?

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

Is AK62 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 KJO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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