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SX12 LYP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,020 miles

DPF LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 126,020 miles

DPF LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 120,765 miles

DPF LAMP ON

Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DPF LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,651 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,076 miles

DPF light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 109,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,305 miles

DPF light illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DPF light illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,199 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 66,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,877 miles

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

led lights have been fitted to front side lights giving of a blueish light

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,846 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SX12 LYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SX12 LYP, 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 SX12 LYP registered?

SX12 LYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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