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AO62 VKB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,856 mi
Last recorded105,856 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2026 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,505 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,915 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,921 miles

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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AO62 VKB 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 91.7%.

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 AO62 VKB, 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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AO62 VKB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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