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RV12 SPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 162,322 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 162,322 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 136,163 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 133,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,372 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear plate damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,372 miles

EML light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear plate damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,531 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 825 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104 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 SPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

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

Is RV12 SPX safe to buy?

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