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KR62 VZY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,392 mi
Last recorded197,392 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 VZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 197,392 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2025 178,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 162,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

front brake disc faces poor

front wipers smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,313 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 133,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 124,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 111,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,846 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,201 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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KR62 VZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR62 VZY, 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 KR62 VZY registered?

KR62 VZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is KR62 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR62 VZY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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