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WK62 YXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,237 mi
Last recorded170,237 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 YXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 170,237 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

rear sub-frame slightly corroded covered in wax-oil

Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,536 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,550 miles

Nearside Front driving light inoperative

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,221 miles

Front number plate damaged but still legible

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

Nearside Front front driving light inoperative

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2021 122,221 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged but still legible

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

Nearside Front front driving light inoperative

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,411 miles

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,756 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing worn

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,337 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,624 miles

front brake pads getting low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,752 miles

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

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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WK62 YXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WK62 YXH, 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 WK62 YXH registered?

WK62 YXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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