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RJ61 VRE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,854 mi
Last recorded217,854 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 217,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 206,905 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 206,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 189,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to test seat belt. customer to be advised

Pass 2 Mar 2016 175,454 miles

MIL Lamp lit

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 160,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both console bushes split

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 VRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

RJ61 VRE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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