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AK62 LFV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 113,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 113,671 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,157 miles

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

unable to check underside off vehicle floor brake pipes ect due to covers fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,545 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,131 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,814 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 LFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

Is AK62 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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