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VK62 FDE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 110,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 110,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,873 miles

Brake pads wearing and discs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,193 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 71,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,791 miles

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,824 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,973 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,776 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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VK62 FDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

VK62 FDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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