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YC62 OXK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,461 mi
Last recorded175,461 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 175,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 146,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 122,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 110,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,745 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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YC62 OXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YC62 OXK, 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 YC62 OXK registered?

YC62 OXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 OXK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 OXK have outstanding finance?

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