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RE62 KCZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

252,286 mi
Last recorded252,286 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 KCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 252,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 232,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 214,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 197,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 186,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 170,896 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 162,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 150,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 138,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,960 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 123,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,036 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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RE62 KCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RE62 KCZ, 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 RE62 KCZ registered?

RE62 KCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is RE62 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 KCZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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