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BK62 YBH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,914 mi
Last recorded175,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 175,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 160,995 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded but not leaking or loose at time of test

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes are deteriorated but no play found while testing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both day time running light not working

Nearside Rear position lamp has one bulb out

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing. puddle light surround damaged but not protruding shape edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in center (3.2 (a) (i))

boot release switch not working released but manual pull cable

Pass 12 Jan 2024 146,333 miles

Coolant leak drips on under tray ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 146,322 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak drips on under tray ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 121,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear boot can only be opened from the inside

Fail 6 Jul 2021 121,432 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear boot can only be opened from the inside

Pass 2 Jul 2020 112,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge really on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 112,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge really on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear one of the two side lights not working

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 62,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BK62 YBH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK62 YBH, 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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BK62 YBH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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