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LG62 OEZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 OEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 156,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Dec 2024 145,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 135,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2022 124,254 miles

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 117,623 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + starting to corrode on outer edge of inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front to rear under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,433 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 109,012 miles

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,607 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers removed from swept area ()

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,050 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,042 miles

both front inner disk surface scored and lipped

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,813 miles

all tyres worn close to wearbars

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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LG62 OEZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG62 OEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG62 OEZ registered?

LG62 OEZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is LG62 OEZ safe to buy?

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