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EJ12 RZW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 79,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Cracked, perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Mis-shaped. (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 34,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,265 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 32,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,110 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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EJ12 RZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ12 RZW, 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 EJ12 RZW registered?

EJ12 RZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is EJ12 RZW safe to buy?

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