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RE12 VTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,006 mi
Last recorded171,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,006 miles

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to covers

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing on outer side wall

Rear both osr/nsr anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight free play

Fail 15 Jun 2019 170,901 miles

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

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to covers

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing on outer side wall

Rear both osr/nsr anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight free play

Pass 5 May 2018 156,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 129,055 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 129,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,684 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

RE12 VTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is RE12 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VTK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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