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LG12 EDJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,434 mi
Last recorded265,434 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 265,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 261,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 256,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 256,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected rod broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

movement in drivers seat

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 241,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 238,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 227,951 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 334,535 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 334,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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 27 Apr 2019 188,635 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 186,236 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 186,236 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 268,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,170 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 120,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 164,687 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 164,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 148,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

d.p.f.fitted

lip on front discs

rear discs rusty on edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

d.p.f.fitted

lip on front discs

rear discs rusty on edge

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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LG12 EDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LG12 EDJ, 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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LG12 EDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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