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RE62 RLX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,021 mi
Last recorded189,021 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 RLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 189,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 186,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 186,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 185,291 miles

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2022 185,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated exhaust secure

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2021 184,408 miles

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

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

under covers and engine cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2020 184,112 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers engine cover thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2019 183,525 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

under covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 178,321 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 15 Dec 2017 273,837 miles

Inner both rear tyres uneven wear

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 19 Dec 2016 148,227 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,411 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

uneven wear on the inner edges of the rear tyres

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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RE62 RLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RE62 RLX, 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 RE62 RLX registered?

RE62 RLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is RE62 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 RLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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