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MJ62 YYU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,006 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,753 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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MJ62 YYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ62 YYU, 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 MJ62 YYU registered?

MJ62 YYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is MJ62 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 YYU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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