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RO12 VKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,015 mi
Last recorded133,015 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 124,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 124,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,569 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge,close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,964 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 VKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKZ, 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

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What year was RO12 VKZ registered?

RO12 VKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RO12 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 VKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO12 VKZ have outstanding finance?

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