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FW12 LFZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024
Pass 17 Jan 2023 228,759 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 228,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 197,464 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 197,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 138,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,474 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2018 99,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 83,235 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,942 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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FW12 LFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FW12 LFZ, 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 FW12 LFZ registered?

FW12 LFZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is FW12 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 LFZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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