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RJ12 UFC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,455 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,401 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,636 miles

advise nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 16 Sep 2021 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush excessive movement /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre shoulder heavily scrubbing off and down to cords in certain place 235x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 21 Sep 2020 107,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,153 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,927 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt and moisture. (Secured during test)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,524 miles

Central Front Outer Both cv gaitors have a small hole

Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,516 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (3.5.1g)

Central Front Outer Both cv gaitors have a small hole

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,758 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,830 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 UFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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