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RJ12 DWK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 126,339 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 122,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,036 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,514 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,889 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,889 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,598 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2016 62,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 62,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,795 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 May 2015 46,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 46,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,431 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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RJ12 DWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

RJ12 DWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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