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J3 CLU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 154,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 150,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 146,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,121 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 135,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,249 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 123,509 miles

Analyser unable to detect emissions

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 118,639 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,053 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,535 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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J3 CLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J3 CLU, 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 J3 CLU registered?

J3 CLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is J3 CLU safe to buy?

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