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OY62 KRJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,346 mi
Last recorded148,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 148,346 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 138,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 129,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 121,646 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Lower coolant radiator mount damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 109,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,199 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,797 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 90,796 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,048 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 KRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

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

Is OY62 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 KRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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