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VE61 PPV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,511 mi
Last recorded189,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 189,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 177,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 160,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 145,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,492 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres slight wear on edge

Fail 25 Sep 2019 119,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and both rear tyres slight wear on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,652 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

No emissions detected

Rear brake pads worn approx. 80%

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 8 Feb 2018 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

No emissions detected

Rear brake pads worn approx. 80%

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,307 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 PPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

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

Is VE61 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 PPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 PPV have outstanding finance?

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