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PJ61 HKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 164,646 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 164,646 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 153,647 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

lot of surface corrosion on under side

Fail 29 Aug 2024 153,647 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

lot of surface corrosion on under side

Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 138,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 194,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limits (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limits (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,123 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,148 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,044 miles

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

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

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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PJ61 HKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKN, 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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PJ61 HKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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