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YC61 AFZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

269,643 mi
Last recorded269,643 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 269,643 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 261,022 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 253,831 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. scored. both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,288 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,760 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,313 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering tested components

factory under trays fitted covering tested components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and nsf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,339 miles

off side rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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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YC61 AFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc 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 YC61 AFZ, 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 YC61 AFZ registered?

YC61 AFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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