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KU62 JVP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,656 mi
Last recorded65,656 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 JVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,656 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,745 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 63,745 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,296 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 60,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 48,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 42,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 35,438 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road x 2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,168 miles

Nearside Headlight damaged allowing condensation, not significally reducing light output.

Various chips in wndscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,248 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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KU62 JVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU62 JVP, 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 KU62 JVP registered?

KU62 JVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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