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RE12 TWL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,452 mi
Last recorded187,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 187,452 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 187,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2025 175,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 132,720 miles

Intermittent Bulb Warning on Dash Display, But all Bulbs Working Ok

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 1.6mm (Legal Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 132,720 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Intermittent Bulb Warning on Dash Display, But all Bulbs Working Ok

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 1.6mm (Legal Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,667 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 TWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

RE12 TWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 TWL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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