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RX61 EUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,460 mi
Last recorded69,460 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX61 EUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,824 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 48,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,962 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,445 miles

N/S Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RX61 EUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX61 EUO, 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

How do I check the history of RX61 EUO?

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What year was RX61 EUO registered?

RX61 EUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is RX61 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX61 EUO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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