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VE61 OWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

301,494 mi
Last recorded301,494 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2020 301,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 275,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 273,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 248,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 225,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 203,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 173,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,105 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,385 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 OWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

VE61 OWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is VE61 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OWU 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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