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KV62 TLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 124,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,148 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres deteriorated and splitting in tread 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,485 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch seizing needs some lubrication (3.1 (c))

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded central section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear o/s and n/s rubbers rear cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rubbers starting to perish both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,434 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 27 Oct 2021 107,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm also tyre has cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm also tyre has cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,606 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm also tyre has cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm also tyre has cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,672 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)

o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner edge

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 TLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 KV62 TLF registered?

KV62 TLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for KV62 TLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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