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RK62 PKE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 128,993 miles

Offside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2024 128,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,962 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Both sides rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread limit/just meets criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread limit/just meets criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,974 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,180 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes show wear & perishing

Front No plate cracked

Front brake discs worn

Rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,102 miles

Both sides front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 86,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,253 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

nearside and offside rear tyre saw tooth inner edges

rear wiper blade starting to smear

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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RK62 PKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 RK62 PKE, 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 RK62 PKE registered?

RK62 PKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is RK62 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 PKE 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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