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VE61 LXM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,905 mi
Last recorded196,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 LXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 196,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 179,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,056 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 164,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,160 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure, recommend attention (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & trays

emissions not detected

oil below minimum

wet at test

Fail 19 Jan 2021 152,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure, recommend attention (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & trays

emissions not detected

oil below minimum

wet at test

Pass 18 Jan 2020 142,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,490 miles

emissions too low to detect

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emissions too low to detect

Pass 8 Jan 2017 83,507 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2017 83,507 miles

Emissions not tested low emissions (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,151 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,107 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly 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 LXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

VE61 LXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is VE61 LXM safe to buy?

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