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FL62 KXR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 KXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 141,582 miles

Central Exaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 141,582 miles

Central Exaust clamp badly corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bush ,slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear x2 discs corroded on faces slight .

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,118 miles

Rear X2 DISCS CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,401 miles

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

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

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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FL62 KXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FL62 KXR, 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 FL62 KXR registered?

FL62 KXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is FL62 KXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 KXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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