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DA61 UVE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,813 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,771 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,051 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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DA61 UVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA61 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

DA61 UVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is DA61 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 UVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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