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VE61 HLK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

226,067 mi
Last recorded226,067 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 226,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 204,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 175,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,139 miles

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

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,773 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut sidewall + nail tread edge

car as under trays

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,855 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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 HLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 HLK registered?

VE61 HLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is VE61 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 HLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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