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SO61 OVT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 OVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 125,123 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,431 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 120,431 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 112,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 86,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2017 52,477 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2017 43,589 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 28,186 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front wishbone rear bushes split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,683 miles

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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SO61 OVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO61 OVT, 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 SO61 OVT registered?

SO61 OVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is SO61 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 OVT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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