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LFZ 8641

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 8641
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 137,984 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve /clamp corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,754 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,100 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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LFZ 8641 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LFZ 8641, 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 LFZ 8641 registered?

LFZ 8641 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LFZ 8641 safe to buy?

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