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RO61 OYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,064 mi
Last recorded107,064 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 OYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 107,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 99,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,575 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,243 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,009 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 69,009 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 57,868 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,493 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 19,723 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO61 OYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO61 OYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO61 OYY registered?

RO61 OYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is RO61 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 OYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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