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R77 RWD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 RWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,462 miles

undertrays

Fail 30 May 2024 50,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,191 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 47,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 43,029 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 31,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,657 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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R77 RWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R77 RWD, 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 R77 RWD registered?

R77 RWD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is R77 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 RWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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