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LP12 OUY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,466 mi
Last recorded144,466 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 144,466 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 144,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,686 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,533 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,211 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 119,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 103,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,253 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT CONSOLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SPRING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,042 miles

Emmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil teperature 67 degrees

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,476 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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LP12 OUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 LP12 OUY, 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

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What year was LP12 OUY registered?

LP12 OUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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