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LB61 TCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,273 mi
Last recorded226,273 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 226,273 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 226,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 215,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 197,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 197,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level Bar Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Plastic Arch Cover Fouling Link Arm.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 189,044 miles

n/s/r/ tyre on limit-front brake pads wearing low-n/s/f/ tyre on limit-n/s/f/ link slight play-

Pass 7 Mar 2020 172,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 155,782 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 155,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LB61 TCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB61 TCY, 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 LB61 TCY registered?

LB61 TCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is LB61 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 TCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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