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VE61 OVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,430 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 129,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 124,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 120,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,291 miles

Coolant below minimum level

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

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,393 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,816 miles

Front 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 OVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

VE61 OVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VE61 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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