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RE62 LNK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 LNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,640 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 117,639 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

bonnet will not open

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,517 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 107,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

under tray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,450 miles

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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RE62 LNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE62 LNK, 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 RE62 LNK registered?

RE62 LNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is RE62 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 LNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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