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LO12 VCW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,585 mi
Last recorded158,585 miles
Recorded on26 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2024 158,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,452 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 155,443 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 152,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged both rear inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,940 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 137,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 131,546 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,348 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

corrosion on inner faces of front discs

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 VCW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc 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 LO12 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

LO12 VCW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LO12 VCW safe to buy?

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