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RJ12 JHV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 JHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,899 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 145,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 140,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 95,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,544 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,825 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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RJ12 JHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ12 JHV, 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 RJ12 JHV registered?

RJ12 JHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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