CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ61 HKK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 HKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 130,964 miles

emissions to low to test

rear suspension corroded

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 130,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to low to test

rear suspension corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 126,828 miles

engine x under covers fitted / both rear springs corroding / corrosion on rear sub frame x o/s/r bottom arm

slight pitting x corrosion on front discs / perishing on o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 12 Dec 2022 123,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,951 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 118,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,154 miles

Front tyres worn to 2mm and low inner edges.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,154 miles

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

Front tyres worn to 2mm and low inner edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2019 108,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,496 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,649 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 94,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,530 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,454 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ61 HKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ61 HKK, 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

How do I check the history of PJ61 HKK?

You can check the full history of PJ61 HKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ61 HKK registered?

PJ61 HKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is PJ61 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ61 HKK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ61 HKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ61 HKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.