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KN62 NWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 15 Sep 2021 55,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,530 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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KN62 NWA 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 KN62 NWA, 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 KN62 NWA registered?

KN62 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 NWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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