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RX61 HYJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,712 mi
Last recorded156,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX61 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 156,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 156,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt in poor condition missing multiple ribs advise replacing ASAP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 126,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise investigation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 126,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking leaking on foot break also check the the servo when replaced master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,832 miles

front brake inbalance

Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,946 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,029 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 83,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 76,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,053 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front undertray jammed on anti roll bar link (limiting inspection )

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.84 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.99 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,912 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,889 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,847 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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RX61 HYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RX61 HYJ, 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 RX61 HYJ registered?

RX61 HYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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