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VE61 PZH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

419,641 mi
Last recorded419,641 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 419,641 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 419,641 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 410,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 410,842 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 405,555 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 405,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 350,816 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 350,816 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 280,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 212,998 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 212,998 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating incorectly fitted bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 149,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,958 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 PZH 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 61.5%.

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 PZH, 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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VE61 PZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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