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AK62 KKH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,535 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn lumpy on inner . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 137,667 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective One clamp of two on sleeve corroded through , other clamp is badly corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is significantly deteriorated and very borderline on movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is significantly deteriorated and very borderline on movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 137,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts to cord noted . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective One clamp of two on sleeve corroded through , other clamp is badly corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is significantly deteriorated and very borderline on movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm at time of test . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn lumpy and low on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is significantly deteriorated and very borderline on movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp broken

Fail 13 Sep 2021 126,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces are badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch and floor cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,993 miles

front windscreen chipped but not in a zone/drivers side

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consloe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consloe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consloe (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consloe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KKH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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