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PK62 BYO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 139,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,226 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,933 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres very close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,955 miles

slight surface corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,020 miles

unable to take emissions reading

Fail 13 Nov 2015 48,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to take emissions reading

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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PK62 BYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK62 BYO, 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 PK62 BYO registered?

PK62 BYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is PK62 BYO safe to buy?

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