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VK62 XOL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 143,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output please polish both lens units NSF-OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 143,538 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output please polish both lens units NSF-OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 105,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to obtain reading from DGA due to no emission detected.

Fail 24 Sep 2022 84,611 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to obtain reading from DGA due to no emission detected.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,840 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dashboard warning light

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,382 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2019 65,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,177 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 XOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

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

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