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RE12 POV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,918 mi
Last recorded104,918 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 POV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,787 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 81,068 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area and has irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Feb 2022 81,068 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area and has irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, carcass rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge, carcass rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area also has irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 76,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, carcass rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge, carcass rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area also has irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty, (borderline) (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,964 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 55,964 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions not detected

offside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease slightly

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 POV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 POV, 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 POV registered?

RE12 POV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is RE12 POV safe to buy?

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