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J66 VCL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,073 mi
Last recorded134,073 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 VCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,364 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,435 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,636 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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J66 VCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J66 VCL, 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 J66 VCL registered?

J66 VCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is J66 VCL safe to buy?

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