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LFM 589N

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,527 mi
Last recorded99,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 589N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 98,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,481 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,834 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LFM 589N is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFM 589N, 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 LFM 589N registered?

LFM 589N is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is LFM 589N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 589N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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