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W100 LOU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,407 mi
Last recorded32,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 32,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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W100 LOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 W100 LOU, 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 W100 LOU registered?

W100 LOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is W100 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W100 LOU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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