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SH62 YVJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,826 mi
Last recorded111,826 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,826 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 235/45/17 Tyre is worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 111,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 235/45/17 Tyre is worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 97,742 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamps excessively corroded exhaust likely to become insecure

Engine coolant level below minimum mark

Nearside And offside front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 82,119 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,399 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear cracked and perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 71,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear cracked and perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 43,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,242 miles

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

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)

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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SH62 YVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH62 YVJ, 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 SH62 YVJ registered?

SH62 YVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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