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AJ12 RSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill and outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2021

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 257,091 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 243,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 243,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 223,033 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 222,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction taxi meter in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 169,520 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 169,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. taxi radio impeding travel (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 146,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,028 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 RSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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