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VK62 LOD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,362 mi
Last recorded139,362 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 139,362 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,302 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,103 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges flat spotting close 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,387 miles

full length plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,411 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,840 miles

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

Offside Front wing slight damage

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 98,840 miles

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

Offside Front wing slight damage

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,523 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,479 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,385 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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VK62 LOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK62 LOD, 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 VK62 LOD registered?

VK62 LOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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