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MV62 KUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,598 mi
Last recorded168,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 KUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 168,598 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dent on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 156,933 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 156,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,604 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 130,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,263 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,759 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,890 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,092 miles

underside covers / outer sill covers.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,092 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner. (8.3.1e)

underside covers / outer sill covers.

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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MV62 KUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV62 KUO, 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 MV62 KUO registered?

MV62 KUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MV62 KUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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