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OY62 XUS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

213,737 mi
Last recorded213,737 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 213,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 199,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 196,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 179,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 178,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ON BOOT LID (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 161,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top bearing slight wear

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

Pass 10 May 2022 130,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,593 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,235 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,241 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,233 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,685 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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OY62 XUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY62 XUS, 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 OY62 XUS registered?

OY62 XUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OY62 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 XUS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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