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OV61 UXO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,989 mi
Last recorded159,989 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 UXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 159,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 159,988 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 143,236 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn uneven on inner edge - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn uneven on inner edge - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 110,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 105,616 miles

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Fail 13 May 2020 105,611 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front brake discs are corroded

front wipers are in poor condition

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,474 miles

both the front tyres are perished and worn on the inner shoulders

knock in the nearside front outer anti-roll bar link

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,662 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 60,208 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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OV61 UXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV61 UXO, 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 OV61 UXO registered?

OV61 UXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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