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SM61 OCK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,072 mi
Last recorded233,072 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 OCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 233,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body damage

Fail 13 Dec 2018 223,072 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 5 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 21 Dec 2017 216,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bumper insecure damage on bumper ()

lamp warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 13 Dec 2017 215,996 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe/clamps/sleeve (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bumper insecure damage on bumper ()

lamp warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 21 Dec 2016 203,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 178,197 miles

undertrays fitted

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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SM61 OCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM61 OCK, 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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SM61 OCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is SM61 OCK safe to buy?

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