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OY12 LNF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,357 mi
Last recorded57,357 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,181 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 54,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 38,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 36,643 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,375 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,377 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly[tread lifting] (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,320 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,637 miles

covers fitted

smoke test clean

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean

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 LNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY12 LNF registered?

OY12 LNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is OY12 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 LNF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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