MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
undertray fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
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
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
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
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
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
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
Under-tray and engine covers obscuring some components
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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