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MY12 AJA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY12 AJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,983 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mount cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2023 53,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mount cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,529 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,783 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre balding on edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,121 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Too clean to register smoke test result

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre low and sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

spare tyre low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

spare tyre low

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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MY12 AJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MY12 AJA, 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 MY12 AJA registered?

MY12 AJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is MY12 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY12 AJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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