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AJ61 AWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,444 mi
Last recorded151,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 151,444 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 151,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 145,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged 5mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 145,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged 5mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

TPMS on

Fail 27 Jul 2021 115,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

TPMS on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,440 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 59,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 48,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 36,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall and worn very low inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

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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AJ61 AWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ61 AWU, 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 AJ61 AWU registered?

AJ61 AWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AJ61 AWU safe to buy?

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