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FY62 YBK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 137,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 137,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 129,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,880 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 121,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,705 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake not tested due to offside rear pad

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b close to max limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,795 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

bonnet saftey catch was siezed on arrival---lubed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes binding slightly- discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape 235/45/17 94w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

bonnet saftey catch was siezed on arrival---lubed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes binding slightly- discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' @39mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wearing out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wearing out of shape on inner edge

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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FY62 YBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 FY62 YBK, 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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FY62 YBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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