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FR12 RNF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,059 mi
Last recorded79,059 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,059 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 79,059 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,529 miles

Nearside front headlamp lens slightly misted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,181 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 46,678 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 42,245 miles

both front suspension console bushes splitting

both front tyres bald on inner edge close to cords

engine covers fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,452 miles

engine cover fitted /under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 37,451 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted /under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,452 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 RNF 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 80%.

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

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