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RJ12 NGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 151,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 138,637 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 28 Dec 2023 125,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,880 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,561 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Both lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,495 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 NGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ12 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

RJ12 NGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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