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RV62 YLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,945 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread area on offside and nearside tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,364 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting console bushes of both front arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer tread area of tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,743 miles

unable to detect emissions at time of test.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut showing cords and buldge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to detect emissions at time of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,750 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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RV62 YLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV62 YLJ, 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

How do I check the history of RV62 YLJ?

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What year was RV62 YLJ registered?

RV62 YLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is RV62 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 YLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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