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VE61 OFU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,863 mi
Last recorded204,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 204,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 196,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 186,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 175,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 155,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 150,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 132,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,632 miles

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 OFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

VE61 OFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is VE61 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OFU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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