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OY62 YHV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 122,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn ouutre shape (5.2.3 (e))

emission not detected

Fail 7 May 2019 122,345 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn ouutre shape (5.2.3 (e))

emission not detected

Pass 4 May 2018 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,332 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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OY62 YHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY62 YHV, 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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What year was OY62 YHV registered?

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

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