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LO12 VDL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

270,161 mi
Last recorded270,161 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 270,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 254,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 229,165 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 229,163 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 206,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 206,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 198,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 198,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 184,277 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2020 175,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

emission too clean to detect

Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,306 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 VDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

LO12 VDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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