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LR12 ZKT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,754 mi
Last recorded156,754 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 ZKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 156,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 150,058 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,037 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction on at time of test (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on at time of test (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 139,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 122,538 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 114,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 114,788 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 106,914 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 106,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre(s) inner edges stepped

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyre(s) inner edges stepped

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR12 ZKT, 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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LR12 ZKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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