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R123 LES

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,587 mi
Last recorded87,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 LES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 73,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 68,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 61,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 52,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,125 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front tyres worn on edges

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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R123 LES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R123 LES, 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 R123 LES registered?

R123 LES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is R123 LES safe to buy?

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