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W6 LKW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 LKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 77,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,559 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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W6 LKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W6 LKW, 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 W6 LKW registered?

W6 LKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is W6 LKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 LKW shows 10 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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