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VK62 MUP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 88,739 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,341 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)

nsr tyre has a nail in it

spare tyre defective

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 MUP 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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

VK62 MUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is VK62 MUP safe to buy?

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