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A14 YTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 125,099 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 125,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 125,090 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 186,923 miles

Central exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 7 May 2025 186,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 172,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 170,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 164,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (moisture in lamp unit) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

daytime light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2021 159,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,772 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,314 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Fail 15 Jan 2020 51,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,845 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2019 141,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 106,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 88,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,367 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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A14 YTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 A14 YTK, 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 A14 YTK registered?

A14 YTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is A14 YTK safe to buy?

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