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WN62 KSK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

295,979 mi
Last recorded295,979 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 KSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 295,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 272,607 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 16 Sep 2023 253,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 253,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 144,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 144,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 222,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 222,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 216,045 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and come unboned

engine light came on once

Pass 24 Jul 2019 204,198 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 197,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 181,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 181,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f nail in tyre

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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WN62 KSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN62 KSK, 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 WN62 KSK registered?

WN62 KSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is WN62 KSK safe to buy?

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