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R1 CAE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,205 mi
Last recorded56,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,205 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 53,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,776 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 52,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,121 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 39,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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R1 CAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R1 CAE, 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 R1 CAE registered?

R1 CAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is R1 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 CAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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