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KU62 XBS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 XBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 174,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 147,528 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre as marked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,317 miles

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,769 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

front to middle exhaust joining sleeve showing heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear [starting to go out of shape?]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

front to middle exhaust joining sleeve showing heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear [starting to go out of shape?]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,521 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wearing unevenly

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,108 miles

front tyres near limit inner 1/4's

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 XBS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

KU62 XBS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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