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FE12 LKC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,135 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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FE12 LKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE12 LKC, 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 FE12 LKC registered?

FE12 LKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FE12 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 LKC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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