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AK62 LPF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,042 mi
Last recorded93,042 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,042 miles

Both head light lens covers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Smell of fumes from engine bay

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,070 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,761 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,546 miles

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

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

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 LPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 LPF, 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 LPF registered?

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

Is AK62 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LPF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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