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AK62 ODU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,808 mi
Last recorded186,808 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 186,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and minor cut also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and minor cut also (5.2.3 (e))

bulb warning lamp on

Fail 9 May 2025 186,806 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and minor cut also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and minor cut also (5.2.3 (e))

bulb warning lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2024 176,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 176,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 145,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

low on coolant

Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2019 117,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,698 miles

Front suspention arms rear bushes (compliance bush) split/perished slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,112 miles

No Emissions Detected

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No Emissions Detected

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 ODU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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