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RJ61 JUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,751 mi
Last recorded99,751 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 JUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,751 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,030 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,305 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,301 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs slight lip

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,186 miles

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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RJ61 JUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 RJ61 JUX, 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 RJ61 JUX registered?

RJ61 JUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ61 JUX 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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