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VK62 KAO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,205 mi
Last recorded161,205 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 161,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Sep 2025 159,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,742 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 136,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 128,875 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 128,872 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded, failed and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light indicating low pressure

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,846 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,162 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 108,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,671 miles

under tray damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,703 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

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 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 KAO, 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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VK62 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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