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AK62 LSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,416 mi
Last recorded29,416 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 29,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 28,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 28,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 28,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Pass 4 Sep 2023 27,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 27,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/zr17 also tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 16,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

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

Is AK62 LSU safe to buy?

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