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JFZ 2291

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,257 mi
Last recorded160,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 2291
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 160,257 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 159,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 129,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 129,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded large hole in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,080 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 62,291 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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JFZ 2291 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFZ 2291, 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 JFZ 2291 registered?

JFZ 2291 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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