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BD61 XPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

246,892 mi
Last recorded246,892 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2024 246,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 231,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 215,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 198,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 183,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 168,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 154,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,308 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 3mm inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD61 XPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BD61 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

BD61 XPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is BD61 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XPY shows 11 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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