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RK12 ZRG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 154,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

evidence of coolant leak under car, no obvious sirns of a leak

Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,526 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 0n limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,312 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front foglight not woking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,021 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,006 miles

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 102,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,118 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,485 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,063 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,667 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,663 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both exesive pitted on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,074 miles

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

Rear 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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RK12 ZRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

RK12 ZRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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