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FR12 RNY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,842 mi
Last recorded166,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 166,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 166,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2019 166,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 147,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall poor (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 50% worn (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2017 127,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 50% worn (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,644 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 RNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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