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VE61 EXK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,445 mi
Last recorded163,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 163,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 163,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,220 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 31 Aug 2019 136,819 miles

emissions 0.02

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,185 miles

emissions 0.02

Pass 28 Aug 2017 110,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,787 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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VE61 EXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE61 EXK, 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 VE61 EXK registered?

VE61 EXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is VE61 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 EXK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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