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LG62 PYB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,202 mi
Last recorded173,202 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 PYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 173,202 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms ...rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbones ...inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 162,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 151,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 127,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 127,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Jointing sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 93,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,793 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,793 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LG62 PYB, 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 LG62 PYB registered?

LG62 PYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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