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OV62 YYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,464 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,268 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,078 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,630 miles

covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,414 miles

Slight play in near side rear antiroll bar link.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,832 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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 YYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV62 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

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

Is OV62 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 YYW shows 11 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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