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FY62 YCP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge peeling away tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge peeling away tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,564 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,253 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2024 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 107,473 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 107,459 miles

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

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,064 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,064 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,424 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,424 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,383 miles

Front both tyres flat spots on inner edges

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre flat spots on inner edge

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,499 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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FY62 YCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCP, 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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What year was FY62 YCP registered?

FY62 YCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is FY62 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 YCP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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