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RJ61 YKZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,613 mi
Last recorded159,613 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 YKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 159,613 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 159,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and close to wear bara (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,984 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,432 miles

electric handbrake switch in poor condition, but in "serviceable condition"

Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

electric handbrake switch in poor condition, but in "serviceable condition"

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under vey wet conditions

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 YKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

RJ61 YKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ61 YKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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