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DA61 UXF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,092 mi
Last recorded166,092 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 166,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 155,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 143,697 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 143,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside day time driving lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2023 134,678 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 134,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 118,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,023 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

DA61 UXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DA61 UXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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