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AJ12 JHF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 133,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 127,745 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,517 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,822 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 82,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,331 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,331 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 65,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 65,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 56,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,663 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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AJ12 JHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 JHF, 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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AJ12 JHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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