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AF12 LBY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,016 miles

no smoke

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 29 Mar 2018 44,411 miles

Discs Rear Corroded/Scored

front tyres inner edges going bald

rear tyres inner edges going bald

Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Discs Rear Corroded/Scored

front tyres inner edges going bald

rear tyres inner edges going bald

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,880 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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AF12 LBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 LBY, 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

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What year was AF12 LBY registered?

AF12 LBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AF12 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 LBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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