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RK62 YBG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,399 mi
Last recorded208,399 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 YBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 208,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 208,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 175,782 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 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,160 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 152,160 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,424 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 117,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,347 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,562 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,786 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,786 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,177 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

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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RK62 YBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RK62 YBG, 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 RK62 YBG registered?

RK62 YBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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