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VE61 HMC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 120,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 120,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 114,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,918 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.0mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,805 miles

Both front inner brake discs rusty

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes de-bonding and perished

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Smoke emission visible clear

Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,798 miles

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

Both front inner brake discs rusty

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes de-bonding and perished

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R suspension coil spring corroded

Smoke emission visible clear

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,631 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 68,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HMC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMC, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 HMC?

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What year was VE61 HMC registered?

VE61 HMC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is VE61 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 HMC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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