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AV12 LXC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

214,357 mi
Last recorded214,357 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 214,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 201,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 184,575 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 171,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 156,754 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 156,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,651 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,785 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,885 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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AV12 LXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV12 LXC, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 LXC?

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What year was AV12 LXC registered?

AV12 LXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AV12 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 LXC have outstanding finance?

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