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OV62 JKE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,622 mi
Last recorded94,622 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper loose but not likely to become detatched

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 89,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper loose but not likely to become detatched

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,509 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,978 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN O/S/F TYRE IN TREAD PATTERN

O/S/F TYRE ON 3MM DEPTH IN TREAD CENTRE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not tested child seat 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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OV62 JKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 OV62 JKE, 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 OV62 JKE registered?

OV62 JKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is OV62 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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