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OY12 LFO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 89,687 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,431 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 65,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,168 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,152 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,196 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

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 LFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

OY12 LFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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