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LG12 LSZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush heavily cracking.

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush heavily cracking.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,710 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush heavily cracking.

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush heavily cracking.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has high and low spots in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,051 miles

minor cracks in front lower suspension arm bushes

slight condensation in offside indicator repeater unit

slight high spots at nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,222 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 LSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

LG12 LSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LG12 LSZ safe to buy?

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