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RO12 EUC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,720 mi
Last recorded206,720 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 EUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 206,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 201,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 201,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 194,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 194,530 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 185,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 171,799 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle, The plastic cover around it is missing but still working ok.

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish.

Near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Near side rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Off side front and near side front strut/ Top mount area is creaking.

Rear number plate is worn.

Rear suspension bump stops are worn.

Rear suspension coil spring are corroded.

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar links.

off side front head lamp is slightly worn.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 171,799 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle, The plastic cover around it is missing but still working ok.

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish.

Near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Near side rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Off side front and near side front strut/ Top mount area is creaking.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate is worn.

Rear suspension bump stops are worn.

Rear suspension coil spring are corroded.

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar links.

off side front head lamp is slightly worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 161,947 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Centre exhaust clamp is very rust.

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

Slight creaking from near side front suspension area, Strut top mount area.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 161,947 miles

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

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Centre exhaust clamp is very rust.

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

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

Slight creaking from near side front suspension area, Strut top mount area.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,090 miles

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

both rear bump stops slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,968 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 EUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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