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YD12 VFG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,220 mi
Last recorded156,220 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 156,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 146,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 138,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 138,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 128,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 120,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 109,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 67,009 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YD12 VFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD12 VFG, 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 YD12 VFG registered?

YD12 VFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is YD12 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 VFG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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