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KU62 OFK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,325 mi
Last recorded166,325 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 OFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 166,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 166,322 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 160,405 miles

Both Rear Tyre Have Cuts In Inner Side Wall Not To Cords

Both Rear Tyre Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 139,803 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge - Tread Approx 3mm Across Tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge - Tread Approx 3mm Across Tyre

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 139,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge - Tread Approx 3mm Across Tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge - Tread Approx 3mm Across Tyre

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,957 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,957 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,332 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU62 OFK, 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 KU62 OFK registered?

KU62 OFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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