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AJ61 ESF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ESF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,036 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 18 Jul 2025 74,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,745 miles

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jan 2022 53,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,543 miles

Front both front tyre treads getting low just off wear bars 235/45/17

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,757 miles

Front Inner disc swept area outer edges starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some body damage

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,909 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 38,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively /offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner -back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,606 miles

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

Offside Front suspension console bush split still in place.

Offside Front tyre slightly low on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,811 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 23,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ESF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ESF, 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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AJ61 ESF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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