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AK62 LFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,343 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from windscreen in driver's view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,407 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,082 miles

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

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

n/s rear brake disc wearing unevenly/scoring.

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread and outer side wall, and stepping inner edge.

o/s and n/s front brake discs wearing unevenly inner surfaces.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,886 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 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFL, 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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What year was AK62 LFL registered?

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

Is AK62 LFL safe to buy?

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