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VA12 VRG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,559 mi
Last recorded131,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,559 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,883 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 126,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,918 miles

Nearside Poor Beam Pattern

Offside Poor Beam Pattern

Fail 18 Jul 2023 120,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Poor Beam Pattern

Offside Poor Beam Pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2022 116,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 110,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,326 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,921 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corroded/Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,831 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,866 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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VA12 VRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VA12 VRG, 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 VA12 VRG registered?

VA12 VRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is VA12 VRG safe to buy?

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