MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
335,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Engine has fluid leaks oil and water
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Engine has fluid leaks oil and water
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK62 YRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?
VK62 YRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 October 2012.
Is VK62 YRF safe to buy?
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