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R121 JTB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 80,393 miles

Boot does not open. Floor inspection carried out via rear seats.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder of tyre. as marked

Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 77,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 74,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread face[235/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread face[235/45R17,94W] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 73,846 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 70,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 66,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

small cuts n/s/f tyre tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 63,519 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 61,162 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 14 May 2019 57,125 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 57,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 52,348 miles

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 47,282 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 38,204 miles

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 31,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R121 JTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 R121 JTB, 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 R121 JTB registered?

R121 JTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is R121 JTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 JTB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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