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RK62 UPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,107 mi
Last recorded172,107 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 172,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 164,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush has slight cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 150,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2022 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush has cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear end pin/bush has cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,056 miles

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 6 Jul 2018 107,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,217 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 UPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK62 UPY registered?

RK62 UPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is RK62 UPY safe to buy?

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