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LO12 SNV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 136,897 miles

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

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

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

headlamps tarnished

Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,450 miles

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

front and n/s/r tyres getting low

headlamps tarnished

Fail 18 Sep 2024 132,450 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and n/s/r tyres getting low

headlamps tarnished

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,738 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

LO12 SNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LO12 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 SNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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