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LC62 ZHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,554 mi
Last recorded170,554 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 170,554 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear facing bushes splitting

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside door mirror casing and side repeater lens

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre worn low and worn very low on inner edge

play in offside front lower suspension arm front facing bush

Pass 19 Nov 2024 154,275 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

both front suspension arm rear facing bushes splitting

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 19 Nov 2024 154,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

both front suspension arm rear facing bushes splitting

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits and worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn low and very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits and worn low on inner edge

wear and corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,038 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage to nearside rear light lense

front brake discs worn and offside outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear brake disc worn and offside outer brake pad worn very low

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and wearing unevenly

stone chip front screen

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,375 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Broth front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light lens broken

Slight wear to offside rear brake disc

Slight wear to rear brake pads

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,185 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light lens broken

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,963 miles

slight perishing to front suspension arm bushes

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,963 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and close to limits

slight perishing to front suspension arm bushes

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,704 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,517 miles

ecu light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,050 miles

ECU Light on

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight damage to nearside rear light

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,795 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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LC62 ZHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

LC62 ZHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is LC62 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 ZHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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