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VE61 RHK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,210 mi
Last recorded167,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,210 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 167,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,001 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,200 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from boost pipe ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,482 miles

emissions test passed, reading too low to obtain printout

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Feb 2017 103,482 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

emissions test passed, reading too low to obtain printout

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,641 miles

emissions to low to detect

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

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

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