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EN61 AXP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,501 mi
Last recorded176,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 AXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 176,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 164,101 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 164,101 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 137,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on leading edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on leading edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads getting low now

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,444 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear cracked/split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear cracked/split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,883 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EN61 AXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EN61 AXP, 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 EN61 AXP registered?

EN61 AXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is EN61 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 AXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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