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OY12 LDN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,048 mi
Last recorded200,048 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 200,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 184,259 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 184,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 167,097 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,527 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 152,387 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 141,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 128,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,753 miles

adviced child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

adviced rear tyres uneven wear on rear tyres inner treads

adviced some corrosion to front brake discs

adviced undertrays +engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,660 miles

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

adviced child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

adviced rear tyres uneven wear on rear tyres inner treads

adviced some corrosion to front brake discs

adviced undertrays +engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advice oil level low

adviced o/s rear tyre inner tread

Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,254 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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OY12 LDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY12 LDN, 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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OY12 LDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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