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DS61 XBB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,514 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 135,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,293 miles

plastic covers

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,959 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,440 miles

Nearside Front worn uneven

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,545 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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DS61 XBB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown 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 DS61 XBB, 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 DS61 XBB registered?

DS61 XBB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DS61 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 XBB 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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