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RJ12 KWW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 150,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has pin hole in it and slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 150,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has pin hole in it and slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 144,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 144,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advance wear inner edge devoid of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (console bush) perishing and slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (console bush) perishing and slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working pre 01/03/2018 vehicle advisory only

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working pre 01/03/2018 vehicle advisory only

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,779 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 27 May 2017 87,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 50,699 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 KWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWW, 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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RJ12 KWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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