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KU62 XCX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,020 mi
Last recorded210,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 XCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 210,020 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 187,062 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 162,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 162,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 149,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 127,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2019 121,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 89,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,672 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,672 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,717 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 XCX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

KU62 XCX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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