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LN62 OSA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 OSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,625 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 99,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,397 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,792 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 11,792 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 11,005 miles

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

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

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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LN62 OSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 LN62 OSA, 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 LN62 OSA registered?

LN62 OSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LN62 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 OSA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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