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LD62 XTF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 127,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 123,917 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 123,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 97,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,609 miles

Both wiper blades smear screen

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

ENGINE COLD. DIESEL ENGINES MUST BE HOT for an MOT.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

fuel warning light on

number plates dirty

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,887 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 17,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 17,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temperature gauge not rising above quarter

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 XTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LD62 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

LD62 XTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 XTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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