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LO12 SKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 SKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,878 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 116,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,378 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,235 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,106 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,349 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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LO12 SKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO12 SKZ, 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 LO12 SKZ registered?

LO12 SKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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