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FY12 LJZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,929 mi
Last recorded216,929 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 216,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 212,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 212,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 196,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 186,610 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 186,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 169,361 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre edges worn (2354517

Offside rear tyre edges worn (2354517

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,180 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 150,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,521 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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FY12 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY12 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 LJZ registered?

FY12 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FY12 LJZ safe to buy?

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