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RA12 WLC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,147 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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RA12 WLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA12 WLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA12 WLC?

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What year was RA12 WLC registered?

RA12 WLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is RA12 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 WLC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA12 WLC have outstanding finance?

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