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KV62 AZN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,964 mi
Last recorded157,964 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 AZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 157,964 miles

low emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,290 miles

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

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

advise low emssion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,999 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 153,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses hazed over

Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,630 miles

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

both headlamp patterns deteriorated almost to excess.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp unit damaged.....may be considered sharp edge

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

both headlamp patterns deteriorated almost to excess.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated / faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated / faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,238 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,837 miles

Low emitter

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 97W (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres both on 2.0MM wearing on inner edge

Low emitter

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper split on end

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,707 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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KV62 AZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 KV62 AZN, 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 KV62 AZN registered?

KV62 AZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is KV62 AZN safe to buy?

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