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RF61 OBT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,361 mi
Last recorded148,361 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 OBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,361 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 148,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 129,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,874 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,926 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,863 miles

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 OBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RF61 OBT, 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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What year was RF61 OBT registered?

RF61 OBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is RF61 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 OBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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