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RF12 LWO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,078 mi
Last recorded209,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 209,078 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 209,078 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 193,654 miles

Boot doesn't open from outside, access gained through rear seats

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 193,648 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot doesn't open from outside, access gained through rear seats

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 190,678 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve broken

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 190,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Centre exhaust sleeve broken

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 177,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 177,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 160,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 160,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,449 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))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 146,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,143 miles

Offside Front centre wheel cap missing

Offside Front mirror surround damaged

rear tyres split and perished

Fail 29 Jul 2020 135,143 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working and damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front centre wheel cap missing

Offside Front mirror surround damaged

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/45 R17 97V Goodyear Ultra

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,945 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 LWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWO, 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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RF12 LWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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