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FN12 LFA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

243,279 mi
Last recorded243,279 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2020 243,279 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 241,906 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 227,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 211,411 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2017 193,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 173,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 158,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,313 miles

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

diesel smoke reading 0.00

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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FN12 LFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FN12 LFA, 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 FN12 LFA registered?

FN12 LFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 LFA safe to buy?

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