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SL62 YXO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 165,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 147,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in drivers view area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 146,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in drivers view area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,438 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A LESS THEN 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A LESS THEN 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2023 123,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 119,228 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,011 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,964 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,979 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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SL62 YXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 SL62 YXO, 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 SL62 YXO registered?

SL62 YXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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