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EY62 KYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,027 mi
Last recorded214,027 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 KYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 214,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 211,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 208,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 202,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 193,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 181,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 171,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 159,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,096 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 139,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,877 miles

All Brake pads - wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working and lens damaged (1.4.A.2c)

All Brake pads - wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine covers

smoke to low to measure

under trays

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted

engine covers

smoke to low to measure

under trays

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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EY62 KYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY62 KYS, 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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EY62 KYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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