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HD62 LTA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 58,833 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,252 miles

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

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

advise four wheel alignment all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2022 46,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise four wheel alignment all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,690 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,103 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,722 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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HD62 LTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HD62 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD62 LTA registered?

HD62 LTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is HD62 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD62 LTA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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