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RO12 ETY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 136,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day running light in/op

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 128,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 102,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,562 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,477 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,839 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,459 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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RO12 ETY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RO12 ETY, 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 RO12 ETY registered?

RO12 ETY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 ETY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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