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TJZ 5801

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 5801
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2026 114,060 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated SWITCH WORN AND PARTLY BROKEN AND HAVE TO HOLD TO OPERATED PRPOERLY (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PERRISHED AND SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSAO DISTORTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL IS NOT WORKING

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALSO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS HAVE GENREAL CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 110,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

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

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

Rear Exahust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 May 2025 110,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

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

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

Rear Exahust heatshield insecure

TPMS Light on

Pass 2 May 2024 105,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heatsheild insecure

tpms on

Fail 27 Apr 2024 105,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heatsheild insecure

tpms on

Pass 1 May 2023 98,181 miles

Coolant level on minimum level mark.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Day-time running light out.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight oil residue around engine.

TPMS Light on dash.

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.

Fail 1 May 2023 98,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level on minimum level mark.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Day-time running light out.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight oil residue around engine.

TPMS Light on dash.

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.

Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,378 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front brake discs corroded,worn and lipped

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front day light bulb not working

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 55,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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TJZ 5801 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TJZ 5801, 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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TJZ 5801 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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