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PJ12 LBU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,250 mi
Last recorded172,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 160,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 154,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 148,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 144,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 2 Feb 2017 144,547 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions no output to clean

Fail 1 Aug 2016 118,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions no output to clean

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,092 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ12 LBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ12 LBU, 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 PJ12 LBU registered?

PJ12 LBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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