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VK62 JYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 JYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 122,775 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 122,754 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,410 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,307 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,317 miles

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

engine coolant low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,376 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,376 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 97,220 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,678 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,241 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,350 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre very low to tread on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre very low to tread on inner edge/and nail very close to edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,643 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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VK62 JYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 JYY, 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 VK62 JYY registered?

VK62 JYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VK62 JYY safe to buy?

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