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BG62 YAE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 132,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 132,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 123,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 123,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 113,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 105,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 98,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 92,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 84,174 miles

slight play in offside rear anti-roll linkage

Pass 17 May 2019 74,073 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 2.5MM + SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F ALLOY WHEEL

Pass 15 May 2018 61,119 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 50,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,145 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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BG62 YAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG62 YAE, 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 BG62 YAE registered?

BG62 YAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is BG62 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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