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L4 DXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,394 mi
Last recorded200,394 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 200,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self-Levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 186,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 186,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 175,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 168,461 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2022 158,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 147,428 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates spaced incorrectly ( show plates fitted ) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,975 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 139,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 132,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 130,440 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 120,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L4 DXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L4 DXH, 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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L4 DXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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