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E6 SEL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,099 mi
Last recorded163,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 163,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,035 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted damaged/just secure

Pass 21 Aug 2024 148,352 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both/deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 130,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,381 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,282 miles

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,062 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,149 miles

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,432 miles

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

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,597 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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E6 SEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E6 SEL, 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 E6 SEL registered?

E6 SEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is E6 SEL safe to buy?

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