2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YX62 RLZ
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 146,721 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX62 RLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 146,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX62 RLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (YX62 RLZ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (”.
YX62 RLZ Mileage History
- 24/08/2024227,614 km
- 23/08/2025231,323 mi
- 27/08/2025143,756 mi-87,567 mi
- 08/08/2026146,700 mi+2,944 mi
- 11/08/2026146,721 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly -41,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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