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AJ12 VDY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,356 mi
Last recorded148,356 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 148,356 miles

rear axel and all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 142,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,967 miles

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 5 Jan 2018 98,320 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,223 miles

coolant-level-low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,810 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn x2

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 VDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 VDY, 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 AJ12 VDY registered?

AJ12 VDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AJ12 VDY safe to buy?

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