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AJ61 OEP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 119,927 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 113,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 113,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,373 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD EVIDENT ON ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,412 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,338 miles

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

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,606 miles

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,378 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,554 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 OEP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

AJ61 OEP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is AJ61 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 OEP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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