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FG62 LUZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 LUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,377 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 59,966 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/uneven

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 27 Dec 2019 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/uneven

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,293 miles

Front Both wipers smearing screen

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 48,292 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front Both wipers smearing screen

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned

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

Jump start needed prior to test. Battery in poor condition.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,180 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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FG62 LUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG62 LUZ, 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 FG62 LUZ registered?

FG62 LUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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