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LD62 VVP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,130 miles

Tyres that are now on the rear are very slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2024 99,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres are starting to wear on inner edges but only slightly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,783 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 43,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,963 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has a cut in it / no cords showing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,635 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,534 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 VVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

LD62 VVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LD62 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 VVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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