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SK62 YEG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 YEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 129,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 122,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,785 miles

cover trays fitted

screen chips

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,209 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,204 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,831 miles

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

o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,214 miles

Rear tyres worn down on inside edge and starting to distort

Fail 11 Jan 2017 46,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn down on inside edge and starting to distort

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK62 YEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 SK62 YEG, 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 SK62 YEG registered?

SK62 YEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SK62 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 YEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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