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OV62 YZB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 YZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,958 miles

All 4 tyres slightly stepped

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,958 miles

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

All 4 tyres slightly stepped

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 90,892 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 75,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,319 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall, down to chords but not big enough cut to fail

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, cannot inspect seat belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres feathering

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 YZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

OV62 YZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is OV62 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 YZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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