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J90 JWV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,508 mi
Last recorded179,508 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 179,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 175,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 171,315 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 171,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 166,672 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 166,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible and offside front (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 157,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 152,916 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 152,914 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 141,362 miles

Nearside Front date time running light not working

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

service light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,971 miles

engine undercover / undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,266 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,244 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing slightly un even and low on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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J90 JWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J90 JWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J90 JWV registered?

J90 JWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is J90 JWV safe to buy?

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