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DF12 LYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,857 mi
Last recorded200,857 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 200,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 200,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 187,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 170,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front leg top noise but no movement

Fail 9 Jul 2021 170,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,005 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 156,002 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has 4 metal objects stuck in tread but not allowing air to escape

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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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DF12 LYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF12 LYZ, 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 DF12 LYZ registered?

DF12 LYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is DF12 LYZ safe to buy?

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