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LD12 ZBT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,339 miles

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

Nearside washer jet

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

all under trays and covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,337 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet

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

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,815 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 86,054 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 58,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,763 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,441 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,666 miles

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

O/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,217 miles

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 ZBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD12 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

LD12 ZBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LD12 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 ZBT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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