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VE61 PZA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,930 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and split

Both front tyres worn edges and perished

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly - inner

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 93,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and split

Both front tyres worn edges and perished

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly - inner

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding

both front lower arm rear bush's splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,997 miles

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Worn, Tyre Misshaped

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn, worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,343 miles

both front disc crodded on inner edges

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,284 miles

235/45 17 y hankook

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 44,124 miles

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

Unable to record emissions test

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

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 PZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

VE61 PZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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