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KV62 TPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,087 mi
Last recorded179,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 TPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 179,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 160,267 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))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 160,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 142,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 136,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 136,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,251 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 113,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

235/45 R17

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,021 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,546 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear outer side light not working

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear outer side light not working

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

Under tray fitted

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 TPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KV62 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

KV62 TPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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