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RK62 PNU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,514 mi
Last recorded172,514 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 172,514 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 171,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,053 miles

All four tyres wearing inner shoulders

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All four tyres wearing inner shoulders

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,725 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,557 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 118,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 29,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

RK62 PNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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