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RF12 BYH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 163,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 163,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,695 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 160,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,490 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 113,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,389 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,388 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Strong advise rear nearside and offside tyres inner tread edges wearing very low

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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RF12 BYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RF12 BYH, 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 RF12 BYH registered?

RF12 BYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is RF12 BYH safe to buy?

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