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AK62 LFS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 99,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 99,121 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail badly holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 87,949 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 83,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,492 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,492 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,428 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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