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RV12 SNU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,653 mi
Last recorded261,653 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 SNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 261,653 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 261,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear moutine (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 249,436 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 249,014 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 217,011 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 216,948 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 197,245 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x2 (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 168,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 pitted (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,389 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 SNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

RV12 SNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is RV12 SNU safe to buy?

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