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RF12 JHK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

306,975 mi
Last recorded306,975 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 306,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 304,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 302,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 296,479 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 296,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 290,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 284,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 264,864 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 264,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 240,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 217,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 196,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 172,892 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 171,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML iluminated

Pass 23 May 2017 150,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 108,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,088 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 JHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

RF12 JHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is RF12 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 JHK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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