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FW12 LGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,065 miles

engine cover fitted

steering warning light on on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2022 111,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

engine cover fitted

steering warning light on on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2020 89,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,036 miles

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing edge wear and splitting

both rear tyres low, bald on edges and perished

front and rear disc scored

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Too clean to register smoke test result

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FW12 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

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

Is FW12 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 LGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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