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RV12 XUH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,402 mi
Last recorded174,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 174,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 158,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 158,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 139,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 123,371 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,367 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 57,367 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 XUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XUH, 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

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What year was RV12 XUH registered?

RV12 XUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is RV12 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 XUH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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