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VE62 RYK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,238 mi
Last recorded165,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 RYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 165,238 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 165,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,833 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 144,821 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 130,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,319 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,220 miles

nearside front dtrl not working

tpms light on ( adjust tyre pressures and reset )

Fail 4 Feb 2021 103,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

nearside front dtrl not working

tpms light on ( adjust tyre pressures and reset )

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,108 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,108 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,130 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,660 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Feb 2016 38,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front brake disc surface corroded

coolant on min level

under tray fitted

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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VE62 RYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE62 RYK, 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 VE62 RYK registered?

VE62 RYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is VE62 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 RYK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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