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JO03 JOJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,767 mi
Last recorded93,767 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 JOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 93,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,625 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,980 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,433 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,159 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,492 miles

engine cover fitted

item removed from drivers view

under trays 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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JO03 JOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 JO03 JOJ, 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 JO03 JOJ registered?

JO03 JOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is JO03 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 JOJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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