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PN62 LNG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,242 mi
Last recorded153,242 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 LNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 153,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 149,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 149,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,039 miles

Emmisions too clean not detected by machine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not to cords (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not to cords (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,223 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres light inner treads wear

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No peak detected on emissions test-Aborted-PASS

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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PN62 LNG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN62 LNG, 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 PN62 LNG registered?

PN62 LNG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is PN62 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 LNG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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