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LO12 USP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

246,380 mi
Last recorded246,380 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 246,380 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 246,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 191,423 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 191,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,288 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,576 miles

Clean Emitter - Not Emission Test Compliant

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low - Approx : 90% Worn

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,371 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 USP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

LO12 USP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LO12 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 USP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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