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RE12 PVW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,198 mi
Last recorded179,198 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 179,198 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,190 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 173,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front levelling device for headlights slight damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres badly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2023 173,254 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front levelling device for headlights slight damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres badly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,946 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 115,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,185 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 May 2017 96,779 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2016 91,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 91,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 91,038 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r and o/s/r seat cannot inspect belts

o/s/r Tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 68,232 miles

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

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 PVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

RE12 PVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is RE12 PVW safe to buy?

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