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PX62 TKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,736 miles

both headlight lens cloudy

Fail 13 Oct 2025 91,692 miles

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

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

both headlight lens cloudy

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,059 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,462 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES UNEVENLY WORN INNER EDGES

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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PX62 TKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 PX62 TKN, 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 PX62 TKN registered?

PX62 TKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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The MOT history for PX62 TKN 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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