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LO61 KVY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,813 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 56,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,054 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 31,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 23,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LO61 KVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO61 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO61 KVY?

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What year was LO61 KVY registered?

LO61 KVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is LO61 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 KVY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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