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OY62 KRG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,214 mi
Last recorded164,214 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 164,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,637 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,090 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 129,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,585 miles

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

both front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre have sidewall damage

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS AT 3-4MM (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS AT 2-3MM (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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OY62 KRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY62 KRG, 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 OY62 KRG registered?

OY62 KRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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