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LC61 ZVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,627 mi
Last recorded144,627 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ZVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 144,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,996 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,893 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,032 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 120,012 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lip on front discs

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,836 miles

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

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

dpf fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,351 miles

DPF fitted

front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,231 miles

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

Rear 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 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC61 ZVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC61 ZVU registered?

LC61 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is LC61 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 ZVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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