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P3 RFT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 RFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr, osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,850 miles

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

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

vehicle undertrays damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,380 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,483 miles

front console bushes cracking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,479 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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P3 RFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P3 RFT, 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 P3 RFT registered?

P3 RFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is P3 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 RFT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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