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LB12 RXN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,712 mi
Last recorded166,712 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 RXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 166,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains - inner edge completely smooth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains - inner edge completely smooth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions.

Fail 8 May 2026 166,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains - inner edge completely smooth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains - inner edge completely smooth - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 15 May 2025 149,636 miles

Too clean for emissions.

Fail 15 May 2025 149,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 3 Jul 2024 133,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 133,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 106,891 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,845 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 58,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,835 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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LB12 RXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB12 RXN, 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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LB12 RXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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