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RJ12 NHD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 NHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 135,109 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 135,109 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,518 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,518 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,541 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside offside tread distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault + esc steering and tpms light (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside offside tread distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,158 miles

Rear Inner Offside and nearside tyre tread distorting

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,786 miles

Rear Offside and nearside inner tyre treads distorting

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,785 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)

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 NHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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