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LC61 LNT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

264,144 mi
Last recorded264,144 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 LNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 264,144 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 264,144 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 256,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 234,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 209,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Fail 10 Oct 2020 209,939 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Pass 18 May 2019 176,097 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emission too clean cannot get the reading

Pass 29 May 2018 92,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror blinker (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,718 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror blinker (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,433 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,020 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,008 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 38,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,283 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 14,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,990 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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LC61 LNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC61 LNT, 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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LC61 LNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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