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AK62 LDY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 166,927 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 166,927 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,862 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,913 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2023 133,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust sleeve clamp missing

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,733 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,395 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,746 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,241 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre on 3mm close to legal limit

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to inspect belts fully

engine cover fitted

internal headlamp adjuster aqdjusted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 25,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm close to legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre on 3mm close to legal limit

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to inspect belts fully

engine cover fitted

internal headlamp adjuster aqdjusted

under tray fitted

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 LDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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