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RK12 VVW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 128,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,886 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 103,753 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP IS LIT (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,773 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,773 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Emissions not detected

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,557 miles

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Front Suspension Coil Spring not located correctly at top mounting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low / balding , uneven at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,924 miles

All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

General underside corrosion - exhaust, suspension etc

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not fitted correctly / misaligned - but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished & stepping inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,924 miles

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

All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

General underside corrosion - exhaust, suspension etc

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not fitted correctly / misaligned - but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished & stepping inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,814 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped inner edge

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,525 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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RK12 VVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK12 VVW, 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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What year was RK12 VVW registered?

RK12 VVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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