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AK62 KKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 101,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,663 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system steering angle warning lamp illuminated (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven total brake efficiancy below pass level actual reading 47% (3.7.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front discs are corroded and lipped and worn on inner braking surfaces

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,333 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted not allowing full view

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 KKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KKN, 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 KKN registered?

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

Is AK62 KKN safe to buy?

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