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LC62 LVG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 134,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 123,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light staying on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (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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LC62 LVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC62 LVG, 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 LC62 LVG registered?

LC62 LVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LC62 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 LVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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