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RF61 KHG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,355 mi
Last recorded146,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 146,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 146,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,513 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,875 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 111,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,626 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,241 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,641 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)

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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RF61 KHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF61 KHG, 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 RF61 KHG?

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What year was RF61 KHG registered?

RF61 KHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is RF61 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 KHG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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