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VK62 XKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,101 mi
Last recorded46,101 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very light cosmetic damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres all in excess of 12 years old

Pass 5 Nov 2024 38,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged light cosmetic damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,618 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,355 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,077 miles

DPF light on

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

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

both rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2019 21,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,284 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

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

Under trays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

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 XKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

VK62 XKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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