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RJ61 OSO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

277,353 mi
Last recorded277,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 OSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 277,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 169,287 miles

Central exhaust repair sleeve, 1 clamp rotted through,the other 1 is very poor,however exhaust is secure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 165,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both centre exhaust clamps almost rotted through,system still secure

emissions too clean to register

Fail 12 Oct 2022 165,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size to other 3 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both centre exhaust clamps almost rotted through,system still secure

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,487 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative NSF self levelling headlamp device broken/ snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mounting collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge 235 40 18

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,443 miles

emissions no blip detected

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

emissions no blip detected

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 112,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Rear tyres getting low

crack on front screen near side

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp revers lights come on (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Rear tyres getting low

crack on front screen near side

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RJ61 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

RJ61 OSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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