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RK12 VWS

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 171,694 miles on the clock, averaging 13,243 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for potential patterns not qualifying as for cfgb.

MOT & Mileage History for RK12 VWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,243

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,694 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 VWS 34k68k103k137k172k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,694 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,693 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage163,071 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage155,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,760 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage143,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage130,671 miles
Since last MOT+13,923 miles
PASS
Mileage116,748 miles
Since last MOT+20,708 miles
PASS
Mileage96,040 miles
Since last MOT+28,914 miles
PASS
Mileage67,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage64,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,489 miles
PASS
Mileage53,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,983 miles
PASS
Mileage43,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage33,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,704 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RK12 VWS

What car is RK12 VWS?

RK12 VWS is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RK12 VWS?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 VWS was 171,694 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 VWS passed its MOT?

RK12 VWS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is RK12 VWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK12 VWS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK12 VWS?

RK12 VWS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.