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KR61 CJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

248,317 mi
Last recorded248,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 248,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front, It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight uneven wear to both rear tyres, inner edges

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 237,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 228,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front pin/bush, as per marked. BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 215,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre, inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2022 196,812 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 196,810 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 178,253 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2020 176,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 159,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,181 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,864 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,666 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,184 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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KR61 CJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR61 CJX, 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 KR61 CJX registered?

KR61 CJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is KR61 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 CJX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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