CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF12 REU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,350 mi
Last recorded156,350 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 REU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 156,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 1 Oct 2025 156,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,948 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 115,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,3,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,3,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,3,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,659 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 51,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected during test

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,274 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF12 REU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 REU, 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 REU?

You can check the full history of RF12 REU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF12 REU registered?

RF12 REU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is RF12 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 REU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF12 REU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF12 REU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.