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LC62 FNZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,029 mi
Last recorded160,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 FNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 160,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 153,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and severely worn inner edge , cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,163 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 145,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 141,030 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 141,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount rough on rotation

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 139,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount rough on rotation

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 135,432 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,783 miles

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

Front bumper accident damage (No sharp edges

Low emissions (No readings

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front bumper accident damage (No sharp edges

Low emissions (No readings

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,137 miles

Front Lower bumper accident damage

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,872 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Lower bumper accident damage

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,792 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on both edges.

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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LC62 FNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC62 FNZ, 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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LC62 FNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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