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KP62 GZA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,358 mi
Last recorded102,358 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 GZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,358 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,821 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 99,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,339 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,094 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,012 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc lipped and corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc lipped and corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc starting to become pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KP62 GZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 KP62 GZA, 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 KP62 GZA registered?

KP62 GZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is KP62 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 GZA 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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