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RE12 EFM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,942 mi
Last recorded192,942 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 EFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 192,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 192,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 177,951 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 177,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,886 miles

child seats fitted to both outter adult belts

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre slightly scrubbed and cracking between tread

Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,584 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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RE12 EFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EFM, 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

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What year was RE12 EFM registered?

RE12 EFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is RE12 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 EFM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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