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AJ12 YDA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

293,012 mi
Last recorded293,012 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 293,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 281,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 264,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 243,668 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 243,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 216,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 155,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,747 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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AJ12 YDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ12 YDA, 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 AJ12 YDA registered?

AJ12 YDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 YDA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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