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ND61 DSV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 DSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 149,386 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,321 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,064 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,856 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,819 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 18 Jan 2016 43,904 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)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,114 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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ND61 DSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ND61 DSV, 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 ND61 DSV registered?

ND61 DSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is ND61 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 DSV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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