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OV62 YYU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 135,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 125,854 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,203 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,061 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 OV62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV62 YYU registered?

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

Is OV62 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 YYU 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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