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LD62 AGU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,318 mi
Last recorded154,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 224,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 224,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,979 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 88,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 74,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 65,118 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 35,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD62 AGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD62 AGU, 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 LD62 AGU registered?

LD62 AGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LD62 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 AGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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