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RV12 PHJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,025 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 67,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,993 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy pitting (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 61,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored on outer face and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight deterioration to both suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front large suspension arm bushes perishing /splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,044 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. Rubber starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,625 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,264 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,721 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,034 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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RV12 PHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RV12 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

RV12 PHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is RV12 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 PHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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