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RJ61 VRR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

273,563 mi
Last recorded273,563 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 273,563 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 273,532 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 271,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 266,291 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 266,248 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 16 Sep 2022 260,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 255,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 247,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 201,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 140,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

covers and under trays.

slight damage and scratches across windscreen.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 140,491 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dirty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dirty (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

covers and under trays.

slight damage and scratches across windscreen.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 112,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,852 miles

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

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 VRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ61 VRR registered?

RJ61 VRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is RJ61 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 VRR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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