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LG12 EWC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,037 miles

Emissions too low to register.

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

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

Underbody covers preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,583 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

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 EWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWC, 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 LG12 EWC registered?

LG12 EWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LG12 EWC safe to buy?

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