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WR62 OYT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,589 mi
Last recorded161,589 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 OYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 161,589 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,980 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 142,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 142,971 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,128 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 120,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,651 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,651 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,033 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 105,033 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,672 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 92,672 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread, also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in nearside and chip in offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,977 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly (stepped) on inner edges. Offside rear tyre worn nearly smooth on inside edge.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of both front discs. Brake pads worn more on inside. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre left windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre left windscreen (8.3.1d)

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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WR62 OYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR62 OYT, 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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WR62 OYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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