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LG62 PYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,507 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking, no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking, no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 in rear ()

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre has a cut/damage to outer sidewall

Rear tyres have deteriorated outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,706 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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LG62 PYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

LG62 PYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LG62 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 PYY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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