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VK62 KMA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes spilt and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,786 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 KMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

VK62 KMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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