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SH62 KBF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 KBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,024 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 124,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner first layer of ply exposed and cords showing through (235/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (advise change soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 41,161 miles

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2016 41,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,632 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 30,632 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (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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SH62 KBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH62 KBF, 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 SH62 KBF registered?

SH62 KBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 December 2012.

Is SH62 KBF safe to buy?

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