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BD62 YPT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,458 mi
Last recorded60,458 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 60,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2019 38,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,965 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r belts not tested

Pass 27 Aug 2016 24,875 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Unable to inspect OSR & NSR seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,933 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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BD62 YPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD62 YPT, 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 BD62 YPT registered?

BD62 YPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BD62 YPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 YPT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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