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RJ12 ZGL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,594 mi
Last recorded158,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 158,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,847 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension is noisy on lock to lock

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 124,673 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor light is on

Pass 12 Jul 2021 113,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,853 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,472 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,204 miles

Offside wing mirror indicator damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,985 miles

Offside Front wing mirror indicator cracked

both front console bushes worn

o/s/r and both front tyres are low on the inner edge and n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,129 miles

Emissions too low to register at metering head.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,071 miles

n/s day time running light not working

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer wall

o/s/r tyre suspect has a puncture

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 ZGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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