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LL62 EWC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,481 mi
Last recorded58,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,920 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 55,838 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,738 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 42,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,538 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,724 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 17,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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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LL62 EWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LL62 EWC, 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 LL62 EWC registered?

LL62 EWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is LL62 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 EWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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