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TG12 RAF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,630 mi
Last recorded185,630 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG12 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 185,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear suspension arms corroded & bushes perished

Fail 30 Sep 2025 185,630 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear suspension arms corroded & bushes perished

Pass 2 Oct 2024 181,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 181,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 173,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 162,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 162,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,981 miles

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,124 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,647 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,792 miles

Exhaust emission reading to clean to detect

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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TG12 RAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TG12 RAF, 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 TG12 RAF registered?

TG12 RAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is TG12 RAF safe to buy?

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