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VK62 WKC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 WKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 144,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting cloudy would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting cloudy would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,693 miles

too clean for emissions

Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

too clean for emissions

Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,174 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 78,153 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 77,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,924 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 47,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

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

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