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VK62 KBY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

317,902 mi
Last recorded317,902 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 KBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 317,902 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 269,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 228,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 196,629 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2022 191,405 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 191,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 175,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 163,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both . rearer ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 4 May 2018 120,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both . rearer ones (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 120,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both . rearer ones (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,003 miles

items removed from view to front

under trays fitted

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 KBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

VK62 KBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 KBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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