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PX12 RAU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,381 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 100,381 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,140 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,212 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,212 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,003 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 81,221 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs rusted/pitted - performance ok

Unable to fully inspect underbody - covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,536 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to min. wear indicator

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & wearing out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing close to min. wear indicator

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & wearing out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,559 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner egde

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,723 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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PX12 RAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX12 RAU, 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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PX12 RAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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