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MK12 VYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,116 mi
Last recorded182,116 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 182,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 179,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 176,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 173,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 171,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 160,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 143,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,844 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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MK12 VYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MK12 VYY, 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 MK12 VYY registered?

MK12 VYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is MK12 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 VYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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