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AJ61 CUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,007 mi
Last recorded211,007 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 211,007 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 211,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 200,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 200,138 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 189,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 179,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 172,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 139,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 105,373 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres saw tooth pattern 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 CUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 AJ61 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

AJ61 CUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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