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LC12 FYT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,076 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,511 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine would not rev high enough for smoke machine to register

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,176 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,331 miles

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,245 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,750 miles

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

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

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 FYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC12 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

LC12 FYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is LC12 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 FYT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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