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LS12 XRA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,864 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped/corroded on inner faces

both head lamps going cloudy

Fail 8 Oct 2025 129,864 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped/corroded on inner faces

both head lamps going cloudy

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 90,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 68,378 miles

Front Lower engine cover insecure ???

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

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,337 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 41,943 miles

engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,003 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,003 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,371 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 17,371 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LS12 XRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 LS12 XRA, 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 LS12 XRA registered?

LS12 XRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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