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PJ61 NVE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

286,113 mi
Last recorded286,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 286,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush by floor pan (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 250,529 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 221,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 194,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.0mm tyre perishing and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test covering testable items

Fail 11 Sep 2017 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.0mm tyre perishing and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test covering testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,221 miles

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

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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PJ61 NVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ61 NVE, 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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PJ61 NVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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