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SH61 ZGN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 ZGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 143,898 miles

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessively cracked / Wishbone bush collapsed on one side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone Bush excessively cracked / Bush collapsed on one side Excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 104,496 miles

miner oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,000 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SH61 ZGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

SH61 ZGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is SH61 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 ZGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH61 ZGN have outstanding finance?

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