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RF12 FGU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

371,451 mi
Last recorded371,451 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 371,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 223,685 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 214,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 197,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 178,100 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 157,218 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 145,894 miles

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

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 128,649 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 128,598 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,577 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete Front number plate damage (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,876 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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RF12 FGU 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 RF12 FGU, 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 RF12 FGU registered?

RF12 FGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is RF12 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 FGU 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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