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RV12 UJC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,280 mi
Last recorded141,280 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 141,280 miles

rear axle corroded-rear suspension arm bush's perished-n s r tyre on limit

Fail 1 Jun 2023 141,280 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n s f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o s f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded-rear suspension arm bush's perished-n s r tyre on limit-o s f cv boot perished-

Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,132 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,752 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 101,375 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 101,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,798 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,028 miles

child seat fitted

front discs poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted

front discs poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,495 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 UJC 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 69.2%.

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 UJC, 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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RV12 UJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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