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LO61 XUM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,336 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 105,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 105,751 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

TPMS light staying on

both front wiper blades smearing

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,709 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,292 miles

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

inner front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,786 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,923 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,592 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

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 XUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUM, 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 LO61 XUM registered?

LO61 XUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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