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PY12 CRJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

298,428 mi
Last recorded298,428 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 CRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 298,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 28 Feb 2025 297,525 miles

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

covers fitted-slight oil leak-emissions passed on limit

Fail 28 Feb 2025 297,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted-slight oil leak-emissions passed on limit

Pass 8 Jan 2024 294,701 miles

x2 front tyres close to legal limit-n.s.f shocker slight mist of oil-oil leak-front pads wearing thin-centre exhaust sleeve corroded-x2 front cv boots slightly split

Pass 3 Jan 2023 289,583 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted-front windscreen stone chipped-rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 270,762 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted-n/s/f windscreen slight damage

Pass 22 Dec 2020 260,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers-under trays fitted-central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 225,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 167,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,642 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 101,947 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

items removed from o/s lower windscreen prior to test

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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PY12 CRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PY12 CRJ, 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

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What year was PY12 CRJ registered?

PY12 CRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is PY12 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 CRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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