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DY12 YHC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 146,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 140,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre close to tread wear indicators

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 127,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre close to tread wear indicators

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 118,117 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,313 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, cannot check seat belt.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 103,275 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, cannot check seat belt.

Nearside Rear tyre is not evenly worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,193 miles

front discs slight lip and pads 75% worn

rear pads 60% worn

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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DY12 YHC 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 75%.

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 DY12 YHC, 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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DY12 YHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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