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VE61 FFD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,688 mi
Last recorded274,688 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 274,688 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 274,688 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 261,804 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified the cat has been cut open and welded back together (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring for the emission control equipment insecure offside top of engine above cat (marked) (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 261,178 miles

Emissions not tested cat/dpf has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and chassis plate has been defaced to remove emission plate limit (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 260,708 miles

Emissions not tested cat/dpf has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and chassis plate has been defaced to remove emission plate limit (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 259,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 259,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plated limit is 0 .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 258,950 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plated limit is 0 .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper slider pin rubber missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 186,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 120,125 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 10 May 2017 119,510 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,061 miles

both rear tyres stepped

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 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE61 FFD, 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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VE61 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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