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LB12 XGS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

353,393 mi
Last recorded353,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 353,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 353,393 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 341,384 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 341,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 304,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 304,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 260,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 260,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 198,993 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 198,993 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 146,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 146,787 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Mar 2020 138,447 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 138,415 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,232 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread close to wear limit bars & n/s/r tread low / uneven at inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,826 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn slightly uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,662 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 24,653 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

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 XGS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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