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VK62 KDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 105,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,227 miles

Front wipers poor

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre sleeve clamp heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres castellated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,578 miles

Rear tyres are worn/castellated on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,163 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' WIPER SCUFFS (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 KDU registered?

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

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