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VN62 YRR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

n/s & o/s console bushes deteriorated

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,450 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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VN62 YRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 VN62 YRR, 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 VN62 YRR registered?

VN62 YRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is VN62 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 YRR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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