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AC03 LEY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle osf deep sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle and osr spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle osf deep sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle and osr spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,474 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,153 miles

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

Front both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,152 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,357 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 48,351 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road a zone (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,330 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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AC03 LEY 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 78.6%.

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 AC03 LEY, 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 AC03 LEY registered?

AC03 LEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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