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VO62 VYJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 143,572 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 143,565 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 137,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded, advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NSR inner lower position lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded, advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 27 Oct 2023 137,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF disc inner face heavily scored and corroded, advise immediate replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded, advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Unable to properly assess condition of NSF wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NSR inner lower position lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded, advise immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Unable to properly assess condition of OSF wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windcsreen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VO62 VYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO62 VYJ, 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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VO62 VYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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