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RJ62 BXZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,899 mi
Last recorded150,899 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 150,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light does not work.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 150,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light does not work.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater Flashing DIM

Fail 22 Feb 2024 145,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater Flashing DIM

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Twisted (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,393 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid make sure wipers clear screen properly once washers work (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,091 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,091 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and wearing close to the wear indicators and outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has a corrosion line around outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking and perishing worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 79,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and wearing close to the wear indicators and outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has a corrosion line around outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking and perishing worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,359 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,041 miles

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 BXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

RJ62 BXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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