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LV12 OVY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 72,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepped inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,165 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 50,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,196 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some comonents

Under tray fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 18 May 2018 33,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 28,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 28,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 22,565 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Fail 16 May 2016 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Pass 11 May 2015 16,764 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edge of tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LV12 OVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV12 OVY, 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 LV12 OVY registered?

LV12 OVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LV12 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 OVY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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