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DY62 RLO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,233 mi
Last recorded27,233 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 RLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 27,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 26,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 25,409 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,917 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 24,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 23,978 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 23,360 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 23,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2018 20,929 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2017 19,716 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 18,680 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 18,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY62 RLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY62 RLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 RLO registered?

DY62 RLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DY62 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 RLO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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