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SL62 LXT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,670 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 95,657 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,855 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise rear exhaust heatshields

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise front axle tyres odd size to rear axle tyres

advise under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2024 91,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise front axle tyres odd size to rear axle tyres

advise under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise centre exhaust clamps deteriorated but still secure

advise front axle tyres odd size to rear axle tyres

Fail 11 Dec 2021 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise centre exhaust clamps deteriorated but still secure

advise front axle tyres odd size to rear axle tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise nsf tyre outer edge showing signs of deterioration

advise osf tyre outer edge showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,541 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,540 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to car

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,161 miles

coolant level low

front b-discs - grooved & pitted inner surfaces

Fail 23 Sep 2016 45,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level low

front b-discs - grooved & pitted inner surfaces

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,967 miles

advise(front tyres marginal)

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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SL62 LXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL62 LXT, 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 SL62 LXT registered?

SL62 LXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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