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OE62 BKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE62 BKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 160,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 145,182 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 145,177 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 142,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 129,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,163 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,192 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,291 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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OE62 BKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE62 BKF, 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 OE62 BKF registered?

OE62 BKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is OE62 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE62 BKF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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