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R400 AVY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 AVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 142,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 142,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 137,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Smoke level too low to be measured

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,359 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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R400 AVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R400 AVY, 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 R400 AVY registered?

R400 AVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is R400 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 AVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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