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SD62 YUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 117,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,545 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inside edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread area (tread 4mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush cracked/perishing /slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush cracked/perishing /slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread area (tread 4mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,186 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working ` (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,743 miles

Nearside Rear both rear tyres deformed

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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SD62 YUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SD62 YUX, 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 SD62 YUX registered?

SD62 YUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SD62 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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