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DE61 ETX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,793 mi
Last recorded169,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 169,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre worn Inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 162,242 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 162,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 146,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,431 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 118,431 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,462 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil level below minimum when brought in

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,625 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,185 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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DE61 ETX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE61 ETX, 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 DE61 ETX registered?

DE61 ETX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is DE61 ETX safe to buy?

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