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LC12 EJZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 EJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 34,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 31,489 miles

nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2020 31,489 miles

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

nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 11,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC12 EJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC12 EJZ, 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 LC12 EJZ registered?

LC12 EJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is LC12 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 EJZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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