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RJ62 BYL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 132,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 122,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,875 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 101,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,654 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 98,500 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,769 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 17,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 11,653 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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RJ62 BYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ62 BYL, 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 RJ62 BYL registered?

RJ62 BYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ62 BYL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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