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LG62 UNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,228 mi
Last recorded145,228 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 145,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 120,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,593 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to get very low on inner edge

child seat fitted n/s rear

rear brake discs corroded and slight lip

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,320 miles

front brake discs lipped also n/s inner face corroded and slight scoring

o/s front brake pads starting to get very low

slight corrosion and pitting rear brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,320 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped also n/s inner face corroded and slight scoring

n/s rear shocker damp

o/s front brake pads starting to get very low

slight corrosion and pitting rear brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,154 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped also corroding on inner faces

front brake pads starting to get low

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also very low on inner edge and close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also very low on inner edge and close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

child seat fitted n/s rear

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped also corroding on inner faces

front brake pads starting to get low

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,111 miles

engine cover undersheilds and sill covers fitted to vehical

nsf osf brake disk lipped brake pads low

nsr osr brake disk rusty brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,594 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNH, 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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LG62 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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