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AJ61 CXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 147,461 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 147,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,672 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

Possible slight play in steering system

Slight noise from steering system possible front upper shock mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

AJ61 CXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CXG safe to buy?

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