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RJ61 WRR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,082 mi
Last recorded145,082 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 145,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2018 140,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,216 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 131,216 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Front Headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Front Headlamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,255 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,184 miles

Offside Rear 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 WRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

RJ61 WRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ61 WRR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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