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RJ61 UEV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,154 mi
Last recorded135,154 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 130,630 miles

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

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

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

offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,159 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service overdue reminder illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,044 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,487 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake pads low

Offside Front tyre on limit

Rear tyres on limit on inner edges and tread stepped

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,818 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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RJ61 UEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

RJ61 UEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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