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AK62 PJJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,958 mi
Last recorded154,958 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 154,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 148,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,928 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 124,928 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,140 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,038 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions too clean to register

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,386 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

AK62 PJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AK62 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 PJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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