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LY62 JXT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,643 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears.235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 49,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,259 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 37,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,052 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,461 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre punctured

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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LY62 JXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY62 JXT, 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 LY62 JXT registered?

LY62 JXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LY62 JXT safe to buy?

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