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RV12 SKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,905 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 99,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,295 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 44,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 16,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,649 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 SKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKZ, 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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What year was RV12 SKZ registered?

RV12 SKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RV12 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 SKZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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