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JMS 13X

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

208,237 mi
Last recorded208,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 13X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 208,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2026 203,702 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2026 203,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2025 197,963 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2025 197,831 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2025 186,947 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 186,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min level

Nearside Front Flexi hose and ABS wire rubbing together

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 169,267 miles

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

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,086 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2023 163,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 155,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,405 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 129,032 miles

Offside Front day running light not working (2013)

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 117,702 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,674 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 101,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,091 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside surface

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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JMS 13X is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JMS 13X, 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 JMS 13X registered?

JMS 13X is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is JMS 13X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMS 13X shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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