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LT12 XNS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 XNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,583 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

corrosion to rear suspension arms

offside rear tyre is feathering on the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,866 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2020 89,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,585 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,568 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,263 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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LT12 XNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT12 XNS, 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 LT12 XNS registered?

LT12 XNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is LT12 XNS safe to buy?

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