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RJ61 XTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,350 mi
Last recorded132,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 XTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 132,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 125,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 190,818 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 190,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,885 miles

Discs Front corroded

both front shock absorbers are damp

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,272 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 28,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

RJ61 XTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is RJ61 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 XTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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