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RV12 SNY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,717 mi
Last recorded197,717 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 197,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 197,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 197,342 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 196,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 193,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 186,303 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 170,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 127,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,790 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,252 miles

front number plat poor

both rear tyres are wairing out of shape on the inside edges

Fail 22 Feb 2016 98,236 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres are wairing out of shape on the inside edges

front number plat poor

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNY, 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

How do I check the history of RV12 SNY?

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What year was RV12 SNY registered?

RV12 SNY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is RV12 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 SNY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 SNY have outstanding finance?

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