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DA61 YSF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,742 mi
Last recorded202,742 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 202,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area/s (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 202,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area/s (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 173,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 5 Aug 2019 113,177 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 113,177 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,380 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 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

DA61 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DA61 YSF safe to buy?

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