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VK62 XYC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,967 mi
Last recorded156,967 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 156,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 23 Sep 2023 156,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,180 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,180 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,791 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,505 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,300 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 XYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

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

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