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DE12 LGZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,177 mi
Last recorded122,177 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 122,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 111,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,511 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,313 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,075 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,676 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,078 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,192 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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DE12 LGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE12 LGZ, 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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DE12 LGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DE12 LGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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