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LB62 HZC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 HZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 57,489 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 54,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 51,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 47,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,094 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 29,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,035 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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LB62 HZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 LB62 HZC, 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 LB62 HZC registered?

LB62 HZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is LB62 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 HZC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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