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VK62 FLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 143,001 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 125,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 125,606 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 144,108 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2017 104,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tail light unit insure,

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2017 103,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tail light unit insure,

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,306 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both bsides (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both bsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (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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VK62 FLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

VK62 FLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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