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VN62 KUK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 KUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 106,307 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 106,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,765 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,533 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,767 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,065 miles

both front console bushes slight deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2016 54,063 miles

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

both front console bushes slight deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,501 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tread bald approaching cords

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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VN62 KUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN62 KUK, 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 VN62 KUK registered?

VN62 KUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is VN62 KUK safe to buy?

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