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VRV 1

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 1
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,572 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn out of shape.

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 108,733 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 103,904 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,860 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 81,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,652 miles

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

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,781 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges & several minor cuts

Pass 2 May 2018 56,857 miles

Cut to offside front & offside rear outer tyre wall

Few minor chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,297 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front suspension arm rear bushes perished

Front tyres worn low & cuts to offside front outer tyre wall

Under-trays & side skirts fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,249 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & heavily on inner edges

Nail in Nearside front tyre tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,208 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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VRV 1 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 VRV 1, 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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VRV 1 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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