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LR12 MKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,560 mi
Last recorded175,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 175,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 174,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 168,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 160,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,266 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,211 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 33,929 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,611 miles

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

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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LR12 MKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR12 MKP, 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 LR12 MKP registered?

LR12 MKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is LR12 MKP safe to buy?

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