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T14 RCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,685 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps rotted/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front DRL

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle of tread and splits in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face in poor condition/rusty/restricted brake surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread and splits in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face in poor condition/rusty/restricted brake surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light n/w

Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle of tread and splits in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face in poor condition/rusty/restricted brake surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread and splits in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face in poor condition/rusty/restricted brake surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light n/w

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,362 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 36,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T14 RCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T14 RCY, 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 T14 RCY registered?

T14 RCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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