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RK62 XME

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

364,891 mi
Last recorded364,891 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 364,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 357,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody of vehicle has undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2024 349,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 310,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 266,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 266,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen damage in n/s wiper sweep (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 218,385 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 218,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 214,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 204,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 204,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside front tyre tread has wear to inside edge

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre tread has wear to inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 113,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly split (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside front tyre tread has wear to inside edge

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre tread has wear to inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,547 miles

Small chip in front screen

Small cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Under tray is fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,747 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2015 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

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 XME is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

RK62 XME is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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