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VE61 OTN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

339,655 mi
Last recorded339,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 339,655 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 339,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 287,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 234,039 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 174,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,474 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,613 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 OTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

VE61 OTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is VE61 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OTN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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