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LIG 1159

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

316,793 mi
Last recorded316,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1159
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 316,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 285,607 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 285,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush. Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 256,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 256,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 223,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 182,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 182,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 181,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 181,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 139,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,536 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

emissions undetected

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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LIG 1159 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LIG 1159, 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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LIG 1159 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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