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RV12 VXX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,441 mi
Last recorded207,441 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 207,441 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 187,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 160,829 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced DAMAGED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,183 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Cuts Outer Wall

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Jet Inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Cuts Outer Wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,920 miles

no fas sampling of emissions possible.

offside front tyre outer wall badly damaged.

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 VXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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