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FY62 YHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 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 YHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 111,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,814 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (coil spring mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,983 miles

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,606 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 99,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight lump outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,190 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,190 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,659 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 YHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

FY62 YHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is FY62 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 YHE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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