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LPW 647

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,351 mi
Last recorded150,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPW 647
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 150,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 127,496 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 126,973 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2022 113,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 113,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 95,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,500 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 83,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 72,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,413 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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LPW 647 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 LPW 647, 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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LPW 647 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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