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LA12 EVH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 92,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,470 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,396 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

traction control light was on at the start of the test.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,487 miles

emissions too low to read

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear tyres wearing inner

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LA12 EVH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA12 EVH, 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 LA12 EVH registered?

LA12 EVH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is LA12 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 EVH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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