2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YY61 RKO
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 96,555 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY61 RKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 96,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY61 RKO 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 (YY61 RKO) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YY61 RKO Mileage History
- 31/10/202273,474 mi
- 29/01/202484,775 mi+11,301 mi
- 28/03/202595,502 mi+10,727 mi
- 04/04/202595,514 mi+12 mi
- 27/04/202696,555 mi+1,041 mi
Average of roughly 6,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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