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WN62 LSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,471 mi
Last recorded164,471 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 164,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 152,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 152,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,451 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 129,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,999 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - ( nearside rear suspension arm is corroded - slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed supplied by customer - ( lock mechanism solenoid and module fitted ) (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil worn - slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - ( nearside rear suspension arm is corroded - slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,245 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,467 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,410 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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WN62 LSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN62 LSU, 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 WN62 LSU registered?

WN62 LSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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