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LD12 VYL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,589 mi
Last recorded117,589 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 108,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 99,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 99,475 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 86,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 78,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front console bush slit and cracking

Offside Front console bush slit and cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front console bush slit and cracking

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

Offside Front console bush slit and cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD12 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LD12 VYL, 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 LD12 VYL registered?

LD12 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is LD12 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 VYL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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