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FR12 RFN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,717 mi
Last recorded134,717 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 132,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,816 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,606 miles

Front inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,999 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,485 miles

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

front no plate deteriorating

o/s n/s front lower suspension bushes deteriorating

o/s n/s front tyres on limit

Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction taken out time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front no plate deteriorating

o/s n/s front lower suspension bushes deteriorating

o/s n/s front tyres on limit

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,015 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,556 miles

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

engine cover and under trays

Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and under trays

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,364 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

done emissions to clean to read

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat not checked seat belt

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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FR12 RFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FR12 RFN, 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 FR12 RFN registered?

FR12 RFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FR12 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 RFN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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