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LJ12 ADU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 ADU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 148,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm in Centre - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm in Centre - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 132,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,873 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,862 miles

Central Rear pet restraint fitted (seat belt not checked)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm [235/45/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 105,550 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm [235/45/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 235/45/17 comti

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 235/45/17 conti

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,724 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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LJ12 ADU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ12 ADU, 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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LJ12 ADU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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