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SH61 XRC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,030 mi
Last recorded185,030 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 185,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 170,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,249 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front to rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 100,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,425 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,910 miles

advise - both front tyres low and wearing inner edges

advise - rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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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SH61 XRC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SH61 XRC, 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 SH61 XRC registered?

SH61 XRC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is SH61 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 XRC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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