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AK62 LDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

426,560 mi
Last recorded426,560 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 426,560 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepping through tread

Fail 28 Aug 2021 426,560 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres stepping through tread

Pass 18 Sep 2020 407,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 395,884 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corrodid

Pass 19 Sep 2019 387,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 372,673 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 372,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2018 358,864 miles

nearside rear tyre has had a temporary puncture repair close to outer side wall.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 358,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

nearside rear tyre has had a temporary puncture repair close to outer side wall.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 329,358 miles

slight play in nearside front, suspension wishbone, inner bush.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 286,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 245,693 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 245,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split. (still clearing screen)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 206,193 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 206,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 167,847 miles

nearside door mirror temporarily repaired

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,720 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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AK62 LDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK62 LDU, 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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AK62 LDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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