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RF12 KVX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 86,166 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 83,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise lens clean, cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,303 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,329 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Are Heavily worn, and Rusted on Inner Faces

Both Front Headlamp Lenses Are Fading

Nearside Front Bonnet Damaged

Nearside Rear Brake Discs Is Heavily Pitted And worn

Pass 23 Jul 2022 75,383 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,494 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,166 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,494 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 KVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KVX, 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

How do I check the history of RF12 KVX?

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What year was RF12 KVX registered?

RF12 KVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is RF12 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 KVX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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