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SW12 LUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 104,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,333 miles

N/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

O/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,279 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 70,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake disks inner edges heavily corroded, require rectification work (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both) brake disks slight corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

electric handbrake button in car slightly insecure/faulty but operates/functions still correctly

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,807 miles

both rear tyres cuts in tread and worn inner edges on 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav and phone holder (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cuts in tread and worn inner edges on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,932 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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SW12 LUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW12 LUO, 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 SW12 LUO registered?

SW12 LUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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