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YD62 FHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 107,510 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 107,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,995 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has wall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,702 miles

full plastic under trays fitted

off and nearside front tyres balled on inside edgrs

off and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2020 72,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

full plastic under trays fitted

off and nearside front tyres balled on inside edgrs

off and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45 17 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45 17 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,530 miles

full undertyray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,621 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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YD62 FHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD62 FHL, 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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YD62 FHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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