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VU12 LVZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light staying on

n/s rear tyre 3m, perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 128,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,910 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 10 Oct 2022 116,910 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 86,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm on center tread, Tyre has inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm on center tread, Tyre has inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,058 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,151 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,517 miles

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 LVZ 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 LVZ, 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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VU12 LVZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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