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FR12 RTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

172,306 mi
Last recorded172,306 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 172,306 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front number plate cracked/ rear number plate starting to delaminate

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2025 170,173 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front number plate cracked/ rear number plate starting to delaminate

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2024 167,654 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front number plate cracked/ rear number plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre- outer side wall slight damage

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2023 165,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 163,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 163,949 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 161,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 158,552 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 154,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,481 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 RTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

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

Is FR12 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 RTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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