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VE62 KGJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 118,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,208 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,793 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,101 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,388 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat covers fitted. ()

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

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,388 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat covers fitted. ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,997 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,361 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 18,361 miles

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

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

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 KGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE62 KGJ, 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 VE62 KGJ registered?

VE62 KGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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The MOT history for VE62 KGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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