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KV62 YUY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

280,180 mi
Last recorded280,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 280,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R need to change as soon as passable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 170,026 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 155,769 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 147,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 140,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 137,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 135,705 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 128,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn on inner edge bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,908 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 YUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

KV62 YUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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