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VE61 LHG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,747 mi
Last recorded180,747 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 LHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 180,747 miles

engine cover &under-trays fitted o9bscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2026 180,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover &under-trays fitted o9bscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2025 166,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear ally bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2024 161,553 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 161,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 151,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 145,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,957 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 96,589 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,792 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VE61 LHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

VE61 LHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 LHG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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