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RF12 TVJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 TVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 123,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 116,494 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,896 miles

Brake back plate corroded

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,500 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,113 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

Front No plate damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 fetharing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Chip in windscreen

Front No plate damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 fetharing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

exhaust center sleeve corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,506 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to zero on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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