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B7 RPP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 137,191 miles

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

Rear unable to test adult belts dog cage

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Rear wiper defective

Fail 14 Mar 2025 131,800 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiper defective

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 123,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 79,594 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2018 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,084 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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B7 RPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B7 RPP, 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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B7 RPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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