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RO12 SPU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 124,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 113,273 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,917 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,936 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,935 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,489 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears/wearing on inner side edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears/wearing on inner side edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,106 miles

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,284 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,228 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 SPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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