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MJ62 UJA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,792 mi
Last recorded174,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 UJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve bands corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 108,499 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve bands corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,443 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp heavily corroded, once the bands snap the system will become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Inner CV grease over egr valve and other components, undertray is blocking inspection of the inner cv boots

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 100,388 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp heavily corroded, once the bands snap the system will become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Inner CV grease over egr valve and other components, undertray is blocking inspection of the inner cv boots

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light is on

Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 107,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 56,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,809 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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MJ62 UJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ62 UJA, 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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MJ62 UJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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