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OU62 YFZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 YFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 158,753 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 149,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 149,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,254 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive level was low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 23 Mar 2023 137,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive level was low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,845 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,760 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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OU62 YFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU62 YFZ, 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 OU62 YFZ registered?

OU62 YFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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