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RJ12 WGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 WGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 130,481 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 120,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 105,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,983 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,998 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 WGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

RJ12 WGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is RJ12 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 WGE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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