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VE61 PZY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,528 mi
Last recorded194,528 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 194,528 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 186,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 178,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 170,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 156,382 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 156,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,563 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,004 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,396 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 PZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

VE61 PZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is VE61 PZY safe to buy?

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