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EO62 LPJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

332,548 mi
Last recorded332,548 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 LPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 332,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 332,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 318,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 318,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 469,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 421,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 369,339 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 368,250 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 177,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 150,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 131,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,712 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls slight damage no cords/ply exposed at time

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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EO62 LPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO62 LPJ, 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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EO62 LPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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