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RJ61 ZHF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 ZHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,427 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service Now showing on dash.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 ZHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

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

Is RJ61 ZHF safe to buy?

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