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MJ12 LXZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,598 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,755 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,333 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 64,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

windscreen scratched

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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MJ12 LXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ12 LXZ, 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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MJ12 LXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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