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RV12 YRX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,896 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 119,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster around the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster arount the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 105,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reversed inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster around the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster around the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster arount the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,416 miles

engine covers and trays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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 YRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

RV12 YRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RV12 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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