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RNZ 5475

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5475
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,660 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 148,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,716 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 118,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 118,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,026 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 102,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to inside side wall 225 /45R18 95Y extra load

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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RNZ 5475 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNZ 5475, 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

How do I check the history of RNZ 5475?

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What year was RNZ 5475 registered?

RNZ 5475 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is RNZ 5475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 5475 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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