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KM62 GWW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

266,161 mi
Last recorded266,161 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 GWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 266,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 266,034 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak where pipe union joins master cylinder (marked in chalk) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 265,514 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder area (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 258,626 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 258,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 254,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 249,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 243,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 238,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 234,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 223,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 207,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 191,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 191,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 160,217 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 158,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush split end of the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush split end of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 132,095 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,656 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 103,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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KM62 GWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM62 GWW, 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 KM62 GWW registered?

KM62 GWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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