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VE62 DKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,802 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,438 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,692 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 76,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,043 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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VE62 DKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VE62 DKN, 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 VE62 DKN registered?

VE62 DKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is VE62 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 DKN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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