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RJ12 SBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,891 mi
Last recorded176,891 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 SBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 176,891 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 164,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2024 164,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 151,009 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 138,308 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 138,073 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 121,428 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 121,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 579,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,666 miles

Offside outer cv gaiter inner clip not fitted

Offside rear tyre worn uneven (inner edge) close to legal limit in places

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 SBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ12 SBV?

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What year was RJ12 SBV registered?

RJ12 SBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is RJ12 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 SBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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