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LD62 DXW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,968 mi
Last recorded112,968 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 DXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 112,968 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2026 112,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge out of shape and bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge out of shape and bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,908 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 19 Feb 2025 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable item

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,346 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 58,342 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre runout

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear, cracks in tread

both front tyres 3,5mm uneven wear, worn on edges

corrosion to rear brake discs

front number plate slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,454 miles

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,305 miles

n/s & o/s under body trays

Fail 19 Sep 2016 26,289 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s & o/s under body trays

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,834 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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LD62 DXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

LD62 DXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LD62 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 DXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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