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RF61 JZO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,295 mi
Last recorded59,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 59,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 59,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,270 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 58,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 55,871 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced led cracked lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 491,001 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 49,100 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,453 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,260 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,369 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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RF61 JZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF61 JZO, 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 RF61 JZO registered?

RF61 JZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RF61 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 JZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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