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RE12 CKU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,353 mi
Last recorded146,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 CKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,353 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,353 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2025 139,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,314 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,148 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 26 May 2016 59,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,774 miles

windscreen scratched across swept area

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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RE12 CKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RE12 CKU, 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 RE12 CKU registered?

RE12 CKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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