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AK62 UUZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,365 mi
Last recorded159,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 159,365 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,153 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 150,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 140,865 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

bonnet stay removed

Fail 27 Jun 2024 140,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

bonnet stay removed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 122,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2022 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2021 114,767 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper arm slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,403 miles

underside covers fitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,403 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

underside covers fitted.

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 UUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

AK62 UUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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