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EO62 LPA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,588 mi
Last recorded222,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 222,588 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 222,588 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,661 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 202,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 187,383 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn May have fracture ,would require removal to fully assess. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 174,764 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 144,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine bay area (under tray soaked in oil) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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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EO62 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO62 LPA, 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 EO62 LPA registered?

EO62 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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