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LG12 GZA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,277 mi
Last recorded157,277 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 157,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 150,435 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2025 150,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 128,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 17,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 11,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 11,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,996 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 GZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

LG12 GZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LG12 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GZA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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