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VK62 BOF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,263 mi
Last recorded207,263 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 BOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 207,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 201,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 189,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 171,532 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Oct 2019 170,985 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 151,647 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,439 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine would not rev high enough for smoke machine to register

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,637 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2016 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,771 miles

Under-tray and engine covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-tray and engine covers obscuring some components

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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VK62 BOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK62 BOF, 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 VK62 BOF registered?

VK62 BOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is VK62 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 BOF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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