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LG12 NYS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 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 NYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,759 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,700 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 NYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

LG12 NYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LG12 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 NYS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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