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LS04 NOV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 NOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,132 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,811 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,811 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,633 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,416 miles

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

item removed from drivers view

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,079 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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LS04 NOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS04 NOV, 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 LS04 NOV registered?

LS04 NOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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