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AK62 YNC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 113,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,529 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre sleeve clamps corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing irregularly. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing irregularly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,074 miles

Front both tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,058 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (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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AK62 YNC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AK62 YNC, 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 AK62 YNC registered?

AK62 YNC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AK62 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 YNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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