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RK12 XJA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,913 mi
Last recorded165,913 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 165,913 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 165,856 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 161,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 136,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020
Pass 21 Jan 2019 220,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 220,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 149,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,072 miles

Advise both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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 XJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 RK12 XJA, 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 RK12 XJA registered?

RK12 XJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is RK12 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 XJA 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.

Does RK12 XJA have outstanding finance?

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