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RO12 BHK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,368 mi
Last recorded188,368 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 BHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 188,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 188,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 172,689 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 172,689 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 166,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 156,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

shields

Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

shields

Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,264 miles

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

shields

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 outer sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to lose shape

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,106 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,106 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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RO12 BHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO12 BHK, 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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RO12 BHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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