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A16 RSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 169,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 165,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 161,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 156,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,507 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,641 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 148,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 143,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,477 miles

small chips in windscreen

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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A16 RSU 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 91.7%.

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 A16 RSU, 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 A16 RSU registered?

A16 RSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is A16 RSU safe to buy?

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