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WR62 RJU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,762 mi
Last recorded208,762 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 RJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 208,762 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 208,762 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 189,401 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 189,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2023 169,322 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,695 miles

Rear both tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 133,799 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edges 235/45x17

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,632 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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WR62 RJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR62 RJU, 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 WR62 RJU registered?

WR62 RJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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