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BK62 CDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,503 mi
Last recorded48,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 CDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 48,503 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 37,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 35,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 28,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,674 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 24,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,155 miles

screen marked

Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,155 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,711 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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BK62 CDU 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 78.6%.

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 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 BK62 CDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK62 CDU registered?

BK62 CDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BK62 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 CDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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