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AL53 YNS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,024 miles

Progressive corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 17 Oct 2025 137,022 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Progressive corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Oct 2024 130,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 124,543 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,918 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 118,916 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,398 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,397 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,352 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,630 miles

both front tyres close to limit at time of test

low emissions detected

undertrys fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,694 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 52,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

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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AL53 YNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 AL53 YNS, 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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AL53 YNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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