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VK12 YSP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 103,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 90,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,433 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,427 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH=WORN TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISC CORRODED (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,302 miles

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

nearside front door mirror trim missing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,717 miles

nearside front door mirror trim missing

both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

Fail 15 Dec 2020 63,717 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

nearside front door mirror trim missing

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished condition

nearside front door mirror casing missing

Fail 3 Jan 2020 58,550 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished condition

nearside front door mirror casing missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,910 miles

Both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly low tread on inner edges 235/40/18/95Y

nearside door mirror back trim missing

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 26,624 miles

All four tyres stepped

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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VK12 YSP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK12 YSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 YSP registered?

VK12 YSP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is VK12 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 YSP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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