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AJ61 CMY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,190 mi
Last recorded152,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 152,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 143,987 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 139,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,518 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 126,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,705 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,228 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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AJ61 CMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ61 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

AJ61 CMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CMY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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