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RV12 YRK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,259 mi
Last recorded225,259 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 225,259 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 220,528 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 220,528 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSHES X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 212,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 200,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 186,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 186,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 183,526 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 183,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 181,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 171,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 161,975 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 161,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 150,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,077 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 YRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

RV12 YRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RV12 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YRK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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