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ND61 XDW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 XDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 60,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,241 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,265 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass detaching from backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass detaching from backing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 41,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,576 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,331 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,494 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 15,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 XDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

ND61 XDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is ND61 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 XDW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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