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PK12 LWT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 LWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,100 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 119,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored from brake pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting,play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting,play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,931 miles

both rear tyres getting low

under trays fitted

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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PK12 LWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PK12 LWT, 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 PK12 LWT registered?

PK12 LWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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The MOT history for PK12 LWT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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