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AJ61 ODN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,817 mi
Last recorded53,817 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ODN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,780 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,208 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 33,201 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,139 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 18,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 15,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 8,762 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,521 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 8,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 ODN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

AJ61 ODN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is AJ61 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 ODN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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