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LG12 FLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 FLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,006 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 100,263 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,704 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,323 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge/cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge/cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,509 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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LG12 FLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG12 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

LG12 FLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LG12 FLJ safe to buy?

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