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PJ61 HKY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

243,302 mi
Last recorded243,302 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 243,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 229,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 207,388 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 207,388 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 195,108 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 195,095 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 193,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 179,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 160,682 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 138,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,731 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,609 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner tyres stepped

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,587 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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PJ61 HKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ61 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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