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PR55 PRR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,993 mi
Last recorded41,993 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR55 PRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,707 miles

Slight scoring on o/s/r brake disc face.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,630 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,533 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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PR55 PRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PR55 PRR, 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 PR55 PRR registered?

PR55 PRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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