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YC62 VDM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,648 mi
Last recorded188,648 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 188,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 178,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 178,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,883 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 115,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin but above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF Tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR Susp Arm inner bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR Tyre wearing low but currently above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF Pads wearing thin but not below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF Tyre Worn on inner edge but not below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR Tyre getting low but above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,169 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 VDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YC62 VDM, 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 YC62 VDM registered?

YC62 VDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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