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SB61 XAV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,618 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,703 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,054 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,705 miles

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

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

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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SB61 XAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 XAV, 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 SB61 XAV registered?

SB61 XAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is SB61 XAV safe to buy?

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