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VK62 YDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,779 mi
Last recorded34,779 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 34,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 26,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 19,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 18,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,786 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,410 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 YDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK62 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

VK62 YDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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