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OY12 LFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 110,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,123 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion nearside & offside rear chassis mounting areas

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,546 miles

advice exhaust sleave deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,568 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2017 74,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres and o/s front tyre worn inner edges

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 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OY12 LFL, 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 OY12 LFL registered?

OY12 LFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is OY12 LFL safe to buy?

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