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VIJ 201

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,973 mi
Last recorded65,973 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 201
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 65,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm 235/45w17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 235/45w17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm 235/45w17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 235/45w17

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,565 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,256 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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VIJ 201 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VIJ 201, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIJ 201 registered?

VIJ 201 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is VIJ 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 201 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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