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R200 TMB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 TMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 100,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,800 miles

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

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

emissions tested no reading

Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions tested no reading

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,928 miles

emissions tested no reading

Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,348 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested no reading

Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested no reading

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 83,658 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,312 miles

e.m.l light on

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.l light on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,669 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,669 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,370 miles

O/S/R tyre low on inner side

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 49,370 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre low on inner side

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R200 TMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R200 TMB, 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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R200 TMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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