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RF12 WBX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,555 mi
Last recorded212,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 212,555 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 212,555 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 199,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 176,936 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 176,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.45.17.YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.45.17.YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner tread/edge 235.45.17.YXL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.45.17.W.XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.45.17.W.XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,872 miles

N/S/R shock absorber leaking but not considered excessive

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 WBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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