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PE12 LJN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,463 mi
Last recorded174,463 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 174,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 165,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 165,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 156,662 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 147,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 138,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,662 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 124,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,735 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PE12 LJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE12 LJN, 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 PE12 LJN registered?

PE12 LJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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