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KU62 OFS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 107,496 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded/broken

Pass 9 Sep 2025 104,699 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 9 Sep 2025 104,695 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,609 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,620 miles

Front Registration plate cracking around fixing.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 84,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small round hole in tread showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate cracking around fixing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. Stepped on inner edge. 235/45R17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure. Found nearside front sensor valve core weeping.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,311 miles

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

Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R17 94W csc5. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,137 miles

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

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

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 OFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

KU62 OFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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