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VU12 LUF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,117 mi
Last recorded214,117 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 LUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 214,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 214,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 205,145 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 196,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 189,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 179,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 160,854 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 160,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 147,173 miles

Front discs and pads slightly corroded.

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low. 3mm.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs and pads slightly corroded.

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low. 3mm.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 142,094 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 134,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre on wear markers

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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VU12 LUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU12 LUF, 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 VU12 LUF registered?

VU12 LUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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