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RJ12 UYN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,154 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,790 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface of discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle and engine under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,065 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edges and braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,684 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,401 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UYN, 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

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What year was RJ12 UYN registered?

RJ12 UYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is RJ12 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 UYN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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