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FR12 RTO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 RTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 136,294 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 136,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 126,845 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))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 126,845 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 116,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,550 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,734 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 99,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,436 miles

Offside Front DRL

Pass 24 May 2017 78,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,840 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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FR12 RTO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

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

Is FR12 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 RTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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