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VE61 OXT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,558 mi
Last recorded186,558 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 186,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 186,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 170,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 169,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,149 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 148,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 121,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,306 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 OXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OXT, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 OXT?

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What year was VE61 OXT registered?

VE61 OXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is VE61 OXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 OXT have outstanding finance?

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