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RV62 YTZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 YTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 74,351 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 74,351 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,838 miles

vehicle emissions too clean to read

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 28,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV62 YTZ, 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 RV62 YTZ registered?

RV62 YTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is RV62 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 YTZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV62 YTZ have outstanding finance?

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