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BD61 DDF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,227 mi
Last recorded160,227 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 160,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 149,772 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK...ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 136,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Console Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Console Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tread Depth Wearing

Fail 24 Jan 2020 127,682 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary Bonnet Catch Seized In Open Position (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Console Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Console Bush Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tread Depth Wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,560 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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BD61 DDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD61 DDF, 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 BD61 DDF registered?

BD61 DDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is BD61 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 DDF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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