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SH62 YWY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,585 mi
Last recorded142,585 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 142,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 130,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,734 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,765 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 224,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 175,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 173,317 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 173,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,111 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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SH62 YWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SH62 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

SH62 YWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is SH62 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 YWY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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