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RJ12 DVK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

332,120 mi
Last recorded332,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 332,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 318,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2024 318,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt reclip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 306,826 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 302,018 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 302,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reset to hight (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 295,617 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 295,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high refit bulb (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 293,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 246,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 220,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 189,664 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,827 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 100,621 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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RJ12 DVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ12 DVK, 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 RJ12 DVK registered?

RJ12 DVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 DVK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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