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EY62 KYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

220,219 mi
Last recorded220,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 KYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 220,219 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 220,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 205,477 miles

both front top mounts are nosey

Pass 25 Aug 2023 192,042 miles

center exhaust joiner corroded

chip in the front windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn and out of shape on the inner shoulder

rear brake pads are very thin

wear in the offside front top door hinge

Pass 24 Aug 2022 175,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 175,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front day light running light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 160,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,874 miles

both the rear road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 147,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 134,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,475 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 118,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,524 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,663 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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EY62 KYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EY62 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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