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LB61 UBW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 172,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 163,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2025 163,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 153,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 145,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,805 miles

Bonnet safety catch device slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,678 miles

emissions to clean for result

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,758 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,268 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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LB61 UBW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB61 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

LB61 UBW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LB61 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 UBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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