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KP62 PSO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,736 mi
Last recorded94,736 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 PSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,966 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 81,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,616 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 30,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,013 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 23,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,225 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Nov 2015 17,225 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front 2 x nails in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Reset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim

Spare tyre defective

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 PSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP62 PSO, 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 KP62 PSO registered?

KP62 PSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is KP62 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 PSO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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