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KN62 NWH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,366 mi
Last recorded126,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 126,366 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 126,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,125 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to inspect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to inspect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 99,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,102 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,605 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 65,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has cuts in the tread to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,117 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,006 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,966 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 NWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KN62 NWH, 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 KN62 NWH registered?

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

Is KN62 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 NWH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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