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RE12 YCH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

245,688 mi
Last recorded245,688 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 245,688 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 245,688 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 218,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 179,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 138,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 95,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 YCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

RE12 YCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is RE12 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 YCH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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