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LM62 CYA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,744 mi
Last recorded188,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 CYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 188,744 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 10 Jan 2024 188,744 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 183,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 176,255 miles

wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn-slight oil leak-o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low-

Fail 20 Dec 2021 176,255 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn-slight oil leak-o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low-

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,359 miles

wishbone bushes perished/split-rear brake pads worn low-o/s/r tyre outer edge perished-exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 167,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 156,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,279 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LM62 CYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM62 CYA, 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 LM62 CYA registered?

LM62 CYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is LM62 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 CYA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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