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MK62 XKM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,170 mi
Last recorded199,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 199,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 189,488 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 177,207 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test - limit 0.50

Pass 15 Oct 2022 167,349 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.50

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,674 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 159,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 151,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 139,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads getting low and discs corroded inner faces

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads getting low and discs corroded inner faces

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,475 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,534 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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MK62 XKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MK62 XKM, 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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MK62 XKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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