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AO61 XVV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake disc outer faces slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 135,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake disc outer faces slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 127,314 miles

both rear console bushes split and perished

Fail 23 Jan 2025 127,314 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear console bushes split and perished

Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,478 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Console Bushes Partially Split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc outer face corroded slightly

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 104,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc outer face corroded slightly

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,488 miles

offside front bumper/wing damage.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,189 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,385 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,713 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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AO61 XVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 XVV, 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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AO61 XVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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