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DE61 ZTY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,993 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror case damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 94,096 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 86,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts ,,will need attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 86,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts ,,will need attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 79,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,385 miles

front tyres worn to limit ,,, POOR

rear tyres worn and deteriorating ,, poor

Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,005 miles

front tyres worn / poor

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2021 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

30% front brake imbalance ,,, n/s low

front tyres worn / poor

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,662 miles

Nearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,330 miles

Tyre slightly damaged rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,818 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,504 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,959 miles

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

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

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 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTY, 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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DE61 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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