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VN62 LFG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,055 mi
Last recorded127,055 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,016 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,701 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner both sides rear tyres slight wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,346 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 116,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 112,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 103,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,943 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 87,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,132 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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VN62 LFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VN62 LFG, 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 VN62 LFG registered?

VN62 LFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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