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AK62 LFR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,433 mi
Last recorded50,433 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 47,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at mid (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure at mid (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,489 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,766 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 19,165 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

advise(front & rear discs badly corroded)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,076 miles

advise(front discs surfaces badly corroded & pitted)

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,772 miles

all brake discs pitting on surfaces

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 LFR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 LFR registered?

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

Is AK62 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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