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LO12 VCT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 125,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken/loose. (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres inc cracked/split. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,210 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,235 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 101,204 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Tailgate (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,302 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 78,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

LO12 VCT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LO12 VCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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