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LO62 LSD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 LSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,656 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch on windsrceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front tpms warning on

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front daytime running light not working

Fail 29 Feb 2024 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,013 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 43,013 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,393 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 41,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,860 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f door stiff opening

Fail 1 Feb 2018 31,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f door stiff opening

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,522 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,701 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 19,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LO62 LSD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LO62 LSD, 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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LO62 LSD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LO62 LSD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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