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VN62 KUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 KUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 136,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to construction layers on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,844 miles

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction a phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 129,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction a phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,783 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusted through on joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,977 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

console bushes split

Fail 22 Oct 2020 97,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

console bushes split

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,064 miles

Centre rear seatbelt operation not checked, unable to access seatbelt buckle.

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,833 miles

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

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 KUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN62 KUO, 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 VN62 KUO registered?

VN62 KUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is VN62 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 KUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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