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BT61 JPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 JPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,536 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,930 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 114,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,044 miles

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,991 miles

Small cut outer wall offside rear tyre and tyre worn on inside edge.

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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BT61 JPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT61 JPX, 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 BT61 JPX registered?

BT61 JPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BT61 JPX safe to buy?

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