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OV62 YYP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,852 mi
Last recorded113,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 YYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,852 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 113,845 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 May 2025 106,918 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 103,216 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished as well 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low & Perished as well 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished as well 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 99,766 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,734 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 53,880 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 43,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 43,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,391 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing inside edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,887 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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OV62 YYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV62 YYP, 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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OV62 YYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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