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SH12 YKA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 135,032 miles

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

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and Rear Door panel damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,145 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f and O/s/f door panel damage

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 119,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,181 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,289 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,777 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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SH12 YKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH12 YKA, 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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SH12 YKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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