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A12 RVO

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,448 mi
Last recorded140,448 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 140,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 140,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn on edge bellow limit and miss shaped and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn on edge bellow limit and miss shaped and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,979 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 89,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 46,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,802 miles

Slight movement in Front 2x Lower Suspension arm rear bushes, slight cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

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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A12 RVO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 75,909 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 A12 RVO, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 RVO registered?

A12 RVO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is A12 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RVO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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