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RK62 XLG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,223 mi
Last recorded135,223 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 135,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 121,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,818 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,537 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,316 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 148,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,745 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

RK62 XLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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