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EN61 OCP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 OCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 157,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 146,256 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 145,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,869 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,755 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 7,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,953 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 26 Sep 2019 66,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to detect

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,749 miles

Central exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,749 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched in line of view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,422 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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EN61 OCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN61 OCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN61 OCP registered?

EN61 OCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is EN61 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 OCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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