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FW12 LVN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,125 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 115,821 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded/scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded/scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (at time of test) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (at time of test) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,578 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 LVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

FW12 LVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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