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DF61 JFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

275,591 mi
Last recorded275,591 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 JFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 275,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 264,418 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 257,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 252,098 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 211,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 164,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,792 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 126,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,080 miles

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DF61 JFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF61 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 DF61 JFX registered?

DF61 JFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is DF61 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 JFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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