CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY62 LPA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,291 mi
Last recorded113,291 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,291 miles

Front Flexi starting to seperate

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,250 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 69,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,078 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,094 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,638 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY62 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 SY62 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY62 LPA?

You can check the full history of SY62 LPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY62 LPA registered?

SY62 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SY62 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 LPA 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.

Does SY62 LPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY62 LPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.