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DA12 RHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,349 mi
Last recorded254,349 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 254,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 227,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 202,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 171,383 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 171,363 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,512 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 155,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush - Visible on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 41,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,918 miles

ADVISE NO EMISSION POSSIBLE BLUE MOTION EMISSIONS

Fail 15 Apr 2015 17,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE NO EMISSION POSSIBLE BLUE MOTION EMISSIONS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 RHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA12 RHE, 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 DA12 RHE registered?

DA12 RHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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