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AJ61 JFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,074 mi
Last recorded133,074 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 113,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,745 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,784 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,109 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 JFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

AJ61 JFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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