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RJ62 ASX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,316 mi
Last recorded161,316 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 ASX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 161,316 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 161,316 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 3 May 2024 155,000 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 155,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 140,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,711 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,521 miles

rear discs corroded on face

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,394 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Offside Rear Inner shoulder heavily worn smooth & tyre needs replacing asap for safety

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face has a ridge of corrosion formed on working suface (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE: 235/45R17W

car wet for inspection

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

spare tyre has cords exposed on inner shoulder of tread ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

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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RJ62 ASX 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 78.6%.

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 RJ62 ASX, 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 RJ62 ASX registered?

RJ62 ASX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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