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ND61 VJF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,726 mi
Last recorded180,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 180,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 180,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 166,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 158,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 152,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,117 miles

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

Nearside front - rear wishbone bush splitting

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

Offside front - rear wishbone bush splitting

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,330 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

No print out was produced due to low emisssions

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet vehicle test

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,104 miles

slight brake imbalance on release during rbt test.

slight irregular wear at rear tyres.

unable to carry out emissions test owing to vehicle on-bard computer not allowing sufficient revs to enable correct check.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,049 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)

extensive engine, sill and under body covers fitted

irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

no emissions print out produced-unable to achieve max revs - design feature

Fail 23 Dec 2015 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

extensive engine, sill and under body covers fitted

irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

no emissions print out produced-unable to achieve max revs - design feature

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre inner edge almost devoid of tread.

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 VJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND61 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

ND61 VJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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