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RF12 UPR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,113 mi
Last recorded187,113 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 187,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 187,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 176,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,647 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,863 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 161,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 145,435 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 145,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 145,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 136,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer edges slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,594 miles

Front Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

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

• under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,119 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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