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VA61 DXR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,405 mi
Last recorded219,405 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 219,405 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 219,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges and both front tyres are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 204,098 miles

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 204,098 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 191,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (over 10mm chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (very slight play detected) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 191,024 miles

Central Front Upper Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (lower coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper (exhaust fixing clamp deteriorating)

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (backing deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (over 10mm chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (nail in tyre central of tread) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (very slight play detected) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 178,677 miles

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (both front and rear deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (20mm chip in windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 178,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (detected on shaker plates) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (heavily cracking on inner edge / nail on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm REAR bush detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (heavily cracking on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (both front and rear deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside / rears pads wearing thin) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (both offside and nearside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm REAR bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (20mm chip in windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 166,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 156,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,216 miles

Bonnet 2nd safety catch slightly faulty

Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 135,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacments x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,421 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 122,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 114,135 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA61 DXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VA61 DXR, 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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VA61 DXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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