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DA61 NZR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 NZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,040 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,036 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,493 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,245 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,380 miles

Nearside Front inner face scored

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

Offside Front inner face scored

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread slightly mishaped (4.1.E.1)

front end of the car is damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread slightly mishaped (4.1.E.1)

front end of the car is damaged

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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DA61 NZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA61 NZR, 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 DA61 NZR registered?

DA61 NZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is DA61 NZR safe to buy?

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