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RJ62 CSF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,080 mi
Last recorded191,080 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 191,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged, not affecting light output

Pass 11 Jun 2025 183,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 164,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 155,066 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,676 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,883 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,713 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,659 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,523 miles

engine oil low level,may require attention

o/s/r tyre has small nail on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil low level,may require attention

o/s/r tyre has small nail on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dpf fitted

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 CSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ62 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

RJ62 CSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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