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PK62 UGM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 UGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 86,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 86,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 80,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 80,340 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 PK62 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

PK62 UGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is PK62 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 UGM 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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