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RK62 PLX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,175 mi
Last recorded176,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 176,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 176,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 152,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,321 miles

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

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,654 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,461 miles

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 PLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RK62 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

RK62 PLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is RK62 PLX safe to buy?

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