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RV12 KWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,045 mi
Last recorded171,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 171,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 161,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 146,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 117,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,977 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 67,377 miles

Front tyres have sidewall damage.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,694 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RV12 KWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 RV12 KWZ, 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 RV12 KWZ registered?

RV12 KWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 KWZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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